Description
Delight your holiday gatherings with Christmas Reindeer Macarons, whimsical almond meringue cookies filled with rich chocolate ganache. These charming treats not only taste incredible but also bring a festive spirit to your dessert table. With their adorable reindeer decorations, they are sure to be a hit among both children and adults. Perfect for cookie exchanges, holiday parties, or as delightful homemade gifts, these macarons offer a fun baking experience that families can enjoy together. Let the joy of the season shine through with this enchanting recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup almond flour
- 4 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For decoration: candy eyes, red candy noses (like M&Ms), chocolate sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the macaron batter by sifting together powdered sugar and almond flour.
- In another bowl, whip egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks are reached; mix in vanilla.
- Gently fold in the sifted dry ingredients until fully incorporated.
- Pipe small circles onto parchment-lined baking sheets and let them rest for 30-60 minutes.
- Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 15-18 minutes until shiny and firm; cool completely.
- Make ganache by heating heavy cream and pouring it over chopped chocolate; stir until smooth.
- Assemble by pairing macarons with ganache filling and decorate with candy eyes, noses, and chocolate sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg