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Festive Christmas Reindeer Macarons with Chocolate Buttercream

Adorable chocolate macarons filled with rich chocolate buttercream and decorated as festive Christmas reindeer.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 24 macarons
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 190

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Macaron Shells
  • 1.5 cups almond flour finely ground
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 3 egg whites room temperature
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate Buttercream
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.25 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tbsp heavy cream

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Sift almond flour, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder together into a bowl.
  2. Beat egg whites until foamy, then add granulated sugar and whip to stiff peaks.
  3. Fold dry ingredients into meringue until batter flows smoothly.
  4. Pipe circles onto parchment-lined baking sheets and rest until dry.
  5. Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 14–16 minutes. Cool completely.
  6. Beat butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla, and cream into smooth buttercream.
  7. Sandwich shells with buttercream and decorate as reindeer.

Notes

For best texture, refrigerate assembled macarons for 24 hours before serving.