Elegant Holiday Macarons with Green & Red Wreath Decorations

Ingredients

• • 2 ⅞ cups almond flour
• • 1 ⅞ cup powdered sugar
• • 3 ⅞ large egg whites
• • ⅞ cup granulated sugar
• • ⅞ cup heavy cream
• • ⅞ cup unsalted butter, softened
• • 1 ⅞ teaspoons gel food coloring (green and red)
• • ⅞ teaspoon vanilla extract
• • ⅞ teaspoon cream of tartar
• • Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. 1

   In a stand mixer, combine egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt. Gradually add granulated sugar while whipping to stiff, glossy peaks.

2. 2

   Gently fold almond flour, powdered sugar, and ¼ teaspoon green food coloring into the meringue until no streaks remain.

3. 3

   Transfer batter to a piping bag. Pipe 1½-inch rounds onto a silicone mat. Let rest at room temperature for 1 hour until a skin forms.

4. 4

   Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 20-25 minutes. Cool completely before handling.

5. 5

   Beat butter, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and red food coloring until smooth. Pipe onto half the shells.

6. 6

   Top with remaining shells. Use a small piping tip to create green and red wreath patterns around the edges.