Macarons. The sweet, delicious French pastry that is sure to warm your party guest's hearts this holiday season. The design options are limitless when it comes to this simple yet scrumptious dessert, making it the perfect treat to bring to your next Christmas party.
So, what are some fun holiday macaron ideas with which you can surprise and impress your fellow partygoers? Well, we have made a list of our top favorite ideas (I know I will use at least one of them this year!)
Use Holiday Colors and Festive Flavors
Using Christmas colors is a guaranteed way to bring holiday cheer to your macaron display. Think Christmassy colors: Red, Green, White, Silver, and Gold. However, it's not JUST about the colors, don't forget those festive flavors too!
Here are some holiday-inspired flavors:
Red Velvet
Mint or peppermint macarons
Gingerbread macarons
Mulled Cranberry macarons
Cinnamon Roll macarons
Eggnog macarons
Build a Macaron Christmas Tree
One of the cutest ways to bring macarons to your next Christmas party is to layer them on a macaron tier stand. This festive design allows you to create a stunning array of your macaron masterpieces while also remaining easily accessible to your treat-takers.
Simply color all the macarons green to represent the tree, a few red ones here and there for ornaments, and don't forget the yellow star at the top of the tree!
Arrange Your Macrons into a Snowman
Similar to building a macaron Christmas tree, you can also arrange your pastries into a snowman shape! You have probably seen this done with cupcakes (especially if you are a Pinterest fanatic like me). First, find a large tray to build your snowman on. Then use white macarons for the body and head, orange for the nose, and black for the buttons, eyes, and smile. black and red for the classic top hat and scarf (if you wish).
Side note: Don't be afraid to make your macarons different sizes to accommodate the layout of your design!
Assemble a Holiday Macaron Wreath
Another super cute and festive arrangement idea is a holiday wreath! You can use classic Christmas colors and have raspberries or cranberries to attract the eye or have a beautiful array of colors and flavors in your wreath. One of the things I LOVE about macarons is their ability to speak to your creative side (and their smooth and delectable taste, of course).
Get Creative with the Design
Go ahead and get creative with the design of your macarons. For example, go with a light blue base macaroon, and use white icing to draw on a snowflake. OR opt for a bright red macaron and make it look like Santa's belt!
Another cute idea is to make a green macaron and then use icing to decorate a string of Christmas lights on the face of it in order to give it a festive look. Don't be afraid to be a bit (or a lot) creative when it comes to your holiday season macarons because there are so many options to choose from.
Make Them into Festive Shapes
As you may have noticed, a macaron has a round shape, but this isn't the only way to make your macarons look! There are a variety of shapes you can use to make your macaroons look, including Christmas trees, snowmen, elf hats, stockings, and more.
You can even stick to the standard round shape and avoid the hassle of their shapes by incorporating additional details. For example, you can use pretzels as antlers on a reindeer (red dot of icing for Rudolph's nose).
Bonus idea: create a simple box/square-shaped macaroon rather than a round one. This way you can decorate it to look like a Christmas present. You can even throw a couple of these under your macaron Christmas tree tier for added detail!
Dust with Powdered Sugar or Coconut Shavings
Want to give your macarons a snowy effect? You can choose to dust them with powdered sugar to act as a delicate layer of snow. If you're a coconut lover, you can even use coconut shavings to get the same effect! This idea is endearing, especially if you plan to pair your macarons with a nice hot cup of cocoa!
Give Them as a Party Favor
Who doesn't love an end-of-party treat to take along? Macarons are the PERFECT party favor for your guests or fellow party attendees. Batch up about 3-4 of your favorite macarons (bonus points if you use one of our above tips) and put them into transparent plastic goodie bags. Tie the bag shut with a stunning ribbon, and WALLA! You have yourself an elegant, luxurious, and memorable party favor to hand out at your next Christmas party!
Here at Chelles Macarons, we believe that there is no better gift than the perfect macaron. I mean, everyone loves these adorable, sweet French pastries! Macarons as a party gift will send a message like no other!
Need Help with Your Holiday Macarons?
Believe me; we get it. Making the picture-perfect macaron is difficult. It can take years of practice to bake a flawless, smooth, moist, and beautiful macaron. That is why we started up Chelles Macarons. Our team of skilled macaron makers bakes fresh and delicious macarons from scratch daily!
Since 2015, we have been making and baking macarons to supply to individuals all over the country. Chelles Macarons started out in a small college kitchen and has now grown into a real macaron dream!
With nationwide shipping, you can easily have macarons at your next Christmas party! Currently, Chelles Macarons offers over 15 assorted flavors (of course, we have holiday-themed macarons, too!).
So, browse our flavor list, build your macaron box, and have these elegant French treats at your next Christmas party! Need a custom order of macarons? We got you covered! Contact one of our macaron specialists, and we can help fulfill your needs!
Life is short...eat more macarons!