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Close-up of adorable Santa Claus Macarons with red shells, white coconut beards, and gold buckles.

Santa Claus Macarons


  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 100 min
  • Yield: 24 macarons 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Festive macarons decorated to look like Santa Claus, perfect for holiday gatherings.


Ingredients

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  • 100 grams Domino Golden Sugar
  • 4 grams egg white powder
  • 100 grams egg whites
  • 105 grams almond flour
  • 105 grams Domino Powdered Sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups Domino Powdered Sugar (187 grams)
  • 1 tbsp meringue powder
  • 4 tbsp water
  • 2 drops black gel food coloring
  • 1 drop yellow gel food coloring
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (63 grams)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (113 grams)
  • 1/4 cup Domino Golden Sugar (50 grams)
  • 1 1/4 cup Domino Powdered Sugar (156 grams)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/8 tsp almond extract
  • 1/2 tbsp milk or heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup desiccated coconut (50 grams)

Instructions

  1. Prepare macaron shells by sifting powdered sugar and almond flour together.
  2. Whisk granulated sugar, egg white powder, and egg whites over a water bath until sugar melts.
  3. Whip the mixture into stiff peaks using a stand mixer.
  4. Fold in sifted dry ingredients and red food coloring.
  5. Pipe batter onto baking sheets and let rest until dry.
  6. Bake at 300°F for 15-20 minutes per tray.
  7. Prepare royal icing by mixing powdered sugar, meringue powder, and water.
  8. Divide icing and color portions black and yellow.
  9. Pipe black icing for Santa’s belt and yellow for the buckle.
  10. Make sugar cookie buttercream by creaming butter, sugars, and flour.
  11. Pipe buttercream onto macaron shells and sandwich with decorated tops.
  12. Roll edges in shredded coconut.

Notes

  • Rest macaron shells before baking to prevent cracking.
  • Store macarons in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for 1-2 months.
  • Prep Time: 60 min
  • Cook Time: 40 min
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 macaron
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 10
  • Sodium: 15
  • Fat: 6
  • Saturated Fat: 3
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 15
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 2
  • Cholesterol: 20

Keywords: Santa Claus Macarons, Holiday Baking, Christmas Treats, Christmas Desserts