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Santa Claus Macarons

These Santa Claus Macarons are adorable and festive! Jolly red shells, fluffy white “beards,” and sweet vanilla filling make them perfect for Christmas parties, cookie exchanges, or gifting. Bakery-style macarons at home — without the stress!
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rest Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 20 Macarons
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Macaron Shells:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ¾ cup almond flour
  • 2 large egg whites room temperature
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • Red gel food coloring
  • White royal icing or melted white chocolate for beard & hat trim
Filling:
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp heavy cream
Decoration:
  • Mini chocolate chips or edible pearls for eyes
  • Red and white sprinkles optional

Method
 

  1. Prep shells: Sift powdered sugar & almond flour. Beat egg whites until foamy, gradually add sugar, beat until stiff peaks. Fold in dry ingredients & red gel color gently.
  2. Pipe macarons: Pipe small circles on parchment-lined sheet. Tap tray to release air bubbles. Rest 30–40 min until tops dry.
  3. Bake: 300°F (150°C) for 14–16 min. Cool completely.
  4. Make filling: Beat butter, powdered sugar, vanilla & cream until fluffy. Pipe onto half the shells, sandwich with the other half.
  5. Decorate: Use royal icing or melted white chocolate for beard & hat trim. Add chocolate chips or pearls for eyes, red sprinkles for hat.

Notes

  • Use gel food coloring to avoid thin batter.
  • Let shells rest to prevent cracks.
  • Refrigerate overnight for best texture.