20 Elegant Macaron Recipes for Your Next Baking Project
Making macarons at home might seem intimidating, but nailing that perfect shell is incredibly satisfying. This collection of 20 recipes features a great mix of traditional bakery staples and fun, creative flavor twists. Every single option balances a delicate, crisp outer crust with a rich and chewy center filling. Grab your piping bag and get ready to turn your kitchen into a gorgeous French pastry shop.
S’mores Macarons
My delicious s’mores macarons are a tasty combination of all the classic s’mores flavors packed into sandwiched macarons. They’re filled with chocolate, marshmallow creme, and crushed graham crackers then topped with more chocolate and crushed graham crackers plus mini marshmallow bits.
Raspberry Macarons
These Macarons bursting with the satisfying raspberry flavor that the sweet-tart berries are known and loved for. Raspberry sweetness is in every bite from the dusted shells to the not-too-sweet raspberry buttercream frosting filling.
Mandarin Orange Macarons
Bright and citrusy orange macarons are filled with fresh mandarin orange buttercream that tastes just like an orange creamsicle. This macaron recipe is full of tips, tricks, and plenty of photos to ensure you make these orange macarons with success!
Blueberry Macarons
These blueberry macarons have a blueberry ganache filling that’s made with real berries! The amount of natural blueberry flavor these macarons have is out of this world and the naturally purple filling makes them look so impressive.
Salted Caramel Macarons
My salted caramel macarons feature vanilla macaron shells sandwiched together with homemade salted caramel and salted caramel buttercream. Add a drizzle of salted caramel on top to make them look extra extravagant. Even if you’ve never made macarons before, this beginner-friendly recipe will walk you through the process step-by-step for perfect macarons.
Fruity Pebbles Macarons
These fun Fruity Pebbles Macarons transforms one of our favorite cereal flavors into delicious French macarons! Made with Fruity Pebbles cereal milk buttercream frosting for the filling and beautifully pink shells with ruffled feet, these tasty treats belong in our collection of the best macaron flavors!
Chocolate French Macarons
Incredible Chocolate French Macarons with ganache filling are easy to make when the measurements are weighed and the step-by-step instructions are followed.
Vanilla Macarons
Love macarons but don’t love the price? Make them at home! This recipe for Vanilla Macarons is easy to follow, plus I’m sharing all of my tips and tricks!
Apple Pie Macarons
These Apple Pie Macarons are a wonderful Fall twist on the classic French cookie favorite with detailed step-by-step photos to show you how they are made. A traditional vanilla macaron cookie shell is filled with vanilla buttercream and a dollop of apple pie filling, making this the perfect treat for the season!
French Macarons Recipe (Easy!)
These indulgent Chocolate Macarons are filled with dark chocolate ganache and I promise they are easier to make than you would think! Don’t be intimidated by this classic French dessert.
Cookies and Cream Macarons
Cookies and Cream Macarons are made with crushed Oreos in the macaron shells and a cookies & cream ganache filling in the center. It’s an American twist on a classic French treat!
Red Velvet Macarons
My red velvet macarons feature rich cream cheese frosting sandwiched between two red velvet shells and drizzled with white chocolate. This fun flavor of this classic French dessert is sure to be a hit with all of your friends and family. Whether this is your first time making macarons or your one hundredth, this macaron recipe is sure to be a keeper.
Peppermint Macarons
Peppermint Macarons are the sweetest, most melt-in-your-mouth delicious Christmas cookie with a wonderful vanilla peppermint buttercream filling. They fancy up a Christmas cookie platter or Christmas cookie exchange with one of the best flavors of the holiday season!
Pistachio Macarons
These delightful Pistachio Macarons are filled with pistachio buttercream and remind me of our time in Paris and the famous French macarons we got from Ladurée. Let your tastebuds do the traveling without the jetlag by making these at home!
Lemon Curd Macarons Recipe
These sunny yellow Lemon Macarons are sure to brighten your day! They are filled with lemon buttercream and lemon curd for double the lemony goodness!
Peppermint Macarons (Candy Cane Macarons)
Peppermint Macarons are the centerpiece of my Christmas cookie plates. Melt-in-your mouth French macarons made with the flavor of the season: peppermint.
Champagne Macarons
My easy champagne macarons feature champagne buttercream sandwiched between two sweet vanilla macaron shells. Add gold sprinkles or luster dust to elevate them to the next level. They are the perfect extravagant treat for bridal showers, weddings, or bachelorette parties.
Jolly Holiday Raspberry Rose Macarons
My favorite treat at Disneyland are the oversized Raspberry Rose Macarons from the Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe at the end of Main Street and these copycat French macarons are as close as I can come to the real thing without going to the park itself! Tart fresh raspberries balance out the sweetness of the raspberry rose cream sandwiched inside delicate, meringue-like macaron cookie shells.
French Macarons
French Macarons are a meringue sandwich cookie that boasts a sweet chewy cookie with a filling of your choice. Using the Swiss Meringue method, this recipe is practically fail-proof!
Pumpkin Macarons
My popular pumpkin macarons feature pumpkin pie spice macaron shells sandwiched around a decadent pumpkin cream cheese frosting filling. The tender texture of the sweet shells is paired perfectly with the rich and tangy flavor of the creamy filling.
