Ingredients
Scale
Macaron Shells
- 100 grams Domino® Golden Sugar
- 4 grams egg white powder optional, read notes
- 100 grams egg whites
- 105 grams almond flour
- 105 grams Domino® Powdered Sugar
Royal Icing
- 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
Sugar Cookie Buttercream
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- 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 shredded (50 grams)
Instructions
- Sift the dry ingredients: Start by sifting your almond flour and powdered sugar together. This ensures a smooth, lump-free batter.
- Whip the meringue: In a heatproof bowl over simmering water, whisk egg whites and Domino® Golden Sugar until the sugar is dissolved. Then, whip the mixture into stiff peaks using a stand mixer. This step can take up to 15 minutes, so be patient—it’s worth it!
- Fold in the dry ingredients: Once your meringue is glossy and forms stiff peaks, gently fold in the sifted dry ingredients. Be careful not to overmix! You want the batter to flow like lava (sounds odd, I know, but you’ll recognize it when you see it).
- Pipe and rest the shells: Pipe the macaron batter onto your silicone mat, making even circles. Gently tap the tray to release air bubbles and let them rest until a skin forms on the surface—this is key to avoiding cracks.
- Bake: Bake at 300ºF for 15-20 minutes. If they still feel soft or jiggly, give them a few more minutes. Once done, let them cool completely before decorating.
- Decorate: Using royal icing, pipe Santa’s belt onto the macarons. Let them set in the fridge before adding the yellow buckle.
- Fill with buttercream: Prepare the sugar cookie buttercream, pipe it onto the bottom shell, and sandwich it with a decorated top shell. Roll the sides in shredded coconut for that snowy holiday effect.
Notes
Serving and presentation: Hosting holiday magic
When serving these macarons, I love to display them on a tiered stand, with a sprinkling of powdered sugar for that “fresh snow” look. Garnish the plate with a few sprigs of holly or a cinnamon stick for extra holiday flair
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert