Santa Claus Macarons with Sugar Cookie Buttercream Delight Aromatic
Santa Claus Macarons with Sugar Cookie Buttercream are a whimsical holiday treat that will bring festive cheer to your gatherings. These delicate, almond-flour shells are filled with a creamy sugar cookie buttercream, making each bite a delightful combination of nostalgia and gourmet finesse. Perfect for sharing or gifting, these macarons are sure to impress friends and family alike.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 macarons 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 3 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp sugar cookie flavoring
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Sift almond flour and confectioners' sugar twice into a bowl.
- In another bowl, whip egg whites until frothy, gradually adding granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the almond mixture into the meringue until smooth.
- Pipe small circles onto lined baking sheets and let them rest for 30 minutes.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes or until shells lift easily from parchment.
- For buttercream, beat softened butter until creamy, add flavoring and cream until fluffy.
- Assemble by piping buttercream on one shell and sandwiching with another.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg