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Santa Claus Macarons

Delicious Santa Claus Macarons with Festive Buttercream

Create delightful Santa Claus Macarons featuring Sugar Cookie Buttercream for a festive treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12 macarons
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Macarons
  • 100 grams Domino® Golden Sugar Can substitute with granulated sugar.
  • 4 grams egg white powder Omit if humidity is below 30%.
  • 100 grams egg whites Use room temperature eggs for better volume.
  • 105 grams almond flour Can replace with finely ground hazelnut flour.
  • 105 grams Domino® Powdered Sugar Sift before use to avoid clumps.
For the Royal Icing
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar Ensure it’s sifted for a smooth consistency.
  • 1 tbsp meringue powder Can replace it with additional egg whites.
  • 4 tbsp water Use sparingly to reach desired thickness.
  • 2 drops black gel food coloring Feel free to substitute with similar shades.
  • 1 drop yellow gel food coloring Make sure it's concentrated for bright results.
For the Sugar Cookie Buttercream
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour Consider using gluten-free flour.
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter Room temperature butter mixes easier.
  • 0.25 cup Domino® Golden Sugar Granulated sugar can be used as a substitute.
  • 1.25 cups Domino® Powdered Sugar Adjust based on taste preference.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract Opt for pure vanilla for best results.
  • 1/8 tsp almond extract Optional, can be excluded for nut allergies.
  • 0.5 tbsp milk or heavy cream Adjust as needed for thickness.
  • 0.25 cup desiccated coconut Optional; can replace with chopped nuts or omit.

Equipment

  • baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • piping bags
  • Stand Mixer
  • heatproof bowl
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Santa Claus Macarons
  1. Prepare Equipment: Gather baking essentials and ensure workspace is clean.
  2. Preheat Oven: Set oven to 300ºF.
  3. Make Meringue: Combine sugar and egg white powder in a heatproof bowl, whisk over simmering water, and whip egg whites to stiff peaks.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift almond flour and powdered sugar, then fold into meringue with gel coloring.
  5. Pipe and Rest: Pipe circles onto sheets, leaving space, and rest at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours.
  6. Bake: Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until shiny and easily lifted from parchment.
  7. Prepare Royal Icing: Mix powdered sugar and meringue powder with water until glossy and stiff.
  8. Decorate: Pipe royal icing designs onto cooled macarons and let set.
  9. Make Buttercream: Cream butter with sugars, mix in cooled flour and vanilla, add milk as necessary for consistency.
  10. Assemble Macarons: Pipe buttercream onto one shell and sandwich with another, optionally roll edges in coconut.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 10mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure macarons are completely cool before storing; moisture can lead to an undesirable texture.

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