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Santa Claus Macarons

Festive Santa Claus Macarons to Delight Your Holidays

Indulge in Santa Claus Macarons filled with luscious Sugar Cookie Buttercream, making your holidays magical.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Resting Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 33 minutes
Servings: 12 macarons
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Macaron Shells
  • 3 cups Almond Flour Use finely ground cashews for a nut-free alternative.
  • 1 cup Domino® Golden Sugar Substitute with brown sugar for richer flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Egg White Powder Optional for humid conditions.
  • 4 Egg Whites Egg Whites Let come to room temperature.
  • 1 cup Domino® Powdered Sugar Critical for achieving a smooth finish.
  • 1 tablespoon Meringue Powder Can be swapped with additional powdered sugar.
  • 1 tablespoon Water Activates meringue powder in royal icing.
  • 1 teaspoon Black & Yellow Gel Food Coloring For festive design.
Sugar Cookie Buttercream
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter At room temperature.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Heat-treat for safety.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract
  • 2 tablespoons Milk or Heavy Cream Adjust for desired consistency.
  • 1 cup Desiccated Coconut Optional for a snowy effect.

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • piping bags
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • Heatproof bowl
  • mixing bowls

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all ingredients and preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a heatproof bowl, whisk together the Domino® Golden Sugar and optional egg white powder over simmering water until melted, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and whip room-temperature egg whites until stiff peaks form (about 5-7 minutes).
  4. Sift almond flour and Domino® powdered sugar into the meringue, folding gently until just combined.
  5. Transfer the batter into a piping bag and pipe rounds onto the prepared baking sheets, letting them rest until dry to touch (30-60 minutes).
  6. Bake the macaron shells for 15-18 minutes until firm to touch.
  7. Prepare royal icing by whipping together powdered sugar, meringue powder, and water until glossy. Decorate with food coloring.
  8. Heat-treat all-purpose flour for buttercream, then mix with unsalted butter, vanilla, almond extracts, and cream.
  9. Assemble macarons by pairing shells, filling with buttercream and optionally rolling in coconut.
  10. Use royal icing for decorative details once assembled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 40mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store macarons in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.

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