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Christmas Drizzle Vanilla Macarons

Delightful macarons infused with vanilla, filled with creamy goodness, and drizzled with festive decorations, perfect for the holiday season.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 24 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: French, Holiday
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the macaron shells
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar For the shells
  • 3 large egg whites (room temperature)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • a pinch salt
For the filling
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (for filling)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for filling)
For decoration
  • Festive edible glitter or sprinkles For drizzling

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Sift together the almond flour and powdered sugar in a bowl.
Making the Macaron Batter
  1. In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form, gradually adding the granulated sugar until stiff peaks are reached.
  2. Gently fold the almond mixture into the whipped egg whites carefully.
  3. Transfer the batter into a piping bag and pipe small circles onto the prepared sheets.
  4. Tap the sheets on the counter to release air bubbles and allow to rest for about 30 minutes.
Baking
  1. Bake the macarons for 15-20 minutes and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
Preparing the Filling
  1. Beat the softened butter until creamy and gradually mix in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
Assembling the Macarons
  1. Match macaron shells and pipe the creamy filling onto half of them.
  2. Sandwich the filled shells together.
Decoration
  1. Drizzle melted white chocolate over the macarons and sprinkle with edible glitter or decorations.

Notes

Store macarons in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to a month. Use a kitchen scale for best results. Allow the macaron batter to rest for best results.