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Festive Santa Claus Macarons

A playful batch of Santa Claus Macarons featuring crisp, airy shells and creamy filling, decorated with festive Santa details for an irresistible holiday treat.

Ingredients
  

For the Choux Pastry

  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

For the Cream Filling

  • cups heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Green food coloring

For Decoration

  • Powdered sugar
  • Sprinkles
  • Small star candies

Instructions
 

  • Heat water, butter, and salt until boiling, then stir in flour all at once until a smooth dough forms; cook for 1 minute.
  • Let the dough cool slightly, then mix in eggs one at a time until glossy; add a bit more egg if too stiff.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F and pipe 1-inch mounds onto a parchment-lined baking sheet; smooth peaks with a damp finger.
  • Bake 20–25 minutes until golden and firm, then cool fully on a rack.
  • Whip heavy cream, sugar, vanilla, and green food coloring until stiff peaks form.
  • Poke a hole in each puff and fill with the green cream using a piping bag.
  • Stack the filled puffs in a cone on a serving plate, using extra cream between layers for stability.
  • Finish with powdered sugar, sprinkles, and a star candy, then chill for 10 minutes to set.