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gift giver Macarons

Santa Claus Macarons
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These festive gift giver Macarons are the perfect holiday treat, bringing charm and sweetness to any celebration. With a delightful Sugar Cookie Buttercream filling and playful royal icing decorations that mimic Santa’s jolly face, these macarons are sure to be a hit at your special occasion  gatherings, as gifts, or simply enjoyed at home. Easy to customize for different occasions, these elegant treats not only taste amazing but also showcase your baking skills. Each bite offers a rich flavor that will leave everyone smiling!

Ingredients

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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour and powdered sugar. Sift together to remove lumps.
  2. In a stand mixer, whip the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add in the golden sugar until stiff peaks form.
  3. Carefully fold in the sifted dry ingredients into the egg whites using a spatula until combined.
  4. Line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  5. Transfer the macaron batter into a piping bag fitted with a round tip.
  6. Pipe small circles onto the parchment paper, leaving space in between each shell.
  7. Allow the piped macarons to sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes until they form a skin.
  8. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
  9. Bake in preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until set.
  10. In a mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar, meringue powder, and water.
  11. Mix until glossy and thick enough to hold its shape.
  12. Divide into separate bowls if coloring; add gel food coloring as desired.
  13. Once cooled, pair macaron shells of similar size.
  14. Spread or pipe some Sugar Cookie Buttercream onto one shell and sandwich it with another shell on top.
  15. Decorate each macaron with royal icing to resemble gift giver.

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