17+ Christmas Macarons Recipe Experience Culinary Bliss Now!

Ingredients you'll need:

For the macarons:

• 1 3/4 cups almond flour
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 3 large egg whites
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Red and green food coloring

For the filling:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1-2 tbsp milk
• Red and green sprinkles for decoration

Instructions:

1. In a food processor, pulse together the almond flour and powdered sugar until well combined. Set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until they become frothy. Add in the cream of tartar, salt, and vanilla extract. Continue beating until soft peaks form.
3. Gradually add in the granulated sugar, while continuing to beat the mixture, until stiff peaks form.
4. Gently fold in the almond flour mixture into the egg whites until fully incorporated.
5. Divide the batter into two separate bowls. Add red food coloring to one bowl and green food coloring to the other. Gently fold in the food coloring until you achieve your desired color.
6. Transfer each colored batter into separate piping bags fitted with a round tip.
7. On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, pipe small circles of batter, about 1 inch in diameter, leaving space between each one.
8. Tap the baking sheet on a flat surface to release any air bubbles and let the macarons sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to form a skin.
9. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and bake the macarons for 15-18 minutes. Let them cool completely before removing them from the parchment paper.
10. To make the filling, beat together the butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy. Add in 1-2 tablespoons of milk to achieve a smooth consistency.
11. Transfer the filling into a piping bag and pipe onto the flat side of one macaron shell. Sandwich another macaron shell on top. Roll the edges of the macarons in red and green sprinkles for a festive touch.
12. Refrigerate the macarons for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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