Festive Christmas Macarons & Cookies Recipe – Easy Holiday...

Ingredients

• • 2 ⅞ cups all-purpose flour
• • 1 ⅞ cup powdered sugar
• • 2 ⅞ large egg whites
• • ⅞ cup granulated sugar
• • 1 ⅞ tsp vanilla extract
• • Red, green, and white food gel
• • 1 ⅞ cup all-purpose flour
• • ⅞ cup brown sugar
• • ⅞ cup unsalted butter, softened
• • 1 ⅞ large egg
• • 1 ⅞ tsp ground cinnamon
• • ⅞ tsp ground nutmeg
• • ⅞ tsp baking soda
• • ⅞ tsp salt
• • ⅞ cup milk
• • 1 ⅞ cup powdered sugar (frosting)
• • ⅞ cup unsalted butter (frosting)
• • 1 ⅞ tsp vanilla extract (frosting)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a bowl, sift all-purpose flour and powdered sugar. In a separate bowl, whip egg whites with granulated sugar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold dry ingredients into egg whites until smooth.

2. 2

   Transfer batter to a piping bag. Pipe 1-inch circles onto baking sheets. Tap sheets gently to remove air bubbles. Let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes until a skin forms.

3. 3

   Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 15-18 minutes. Cool completely before assembling.

4. 4

   Mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Add butter and egg, then milk. Knead until dough forms. Chill for 30 minutes. Roll out and cut into festive shapes.

5. 5

   Bake cookies at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes. Cool completely.

6. 6

   Beat powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. Divide into bowls and tint with food coloring.

7. 7

   Frost macarons with colored frosting and attach to cookies for a festive tree shape. Add edible stars or sprinkles for decoration.