This recipe is as delicious as it is adorable! These macarons are made with a vanilla-speckled cookie shell and filled with chocolate ganache, marshmallow fluff, and mini marshmallow bits reminiscent of hot cocoa, just in cookie form! So needless to say, they are absolutely delicious! I hope that you all enjoy this recipe as much as I do! Find more recipes perfect for the Holiday season below. Happy Holidays and happy baking! :)

Snowman-shaped cookies with colorful scarves are arranged on a cooling rack. The cookies are decorated with white icing, dotted eyes, orange carrot noses, and either red or green scarves.

How To Make Snowman Macarons

This recipe is so much easier to make than you might think. I know macarons can be intimidating, but I promise that this recipe is extremely simple and fun to make. Let me break down the steps for you below! :)

Prepare the Dry Ingredients
In a food processor, pulse together 1 1/4 cups almond flour and 1 3/4 cups confectioner’s sugar 5–10 times until fine. Sift the mixture into a bowl to ensure smooth macaron shells.
Whip the Meringue
In a large mixing bowl, whip 3 room-temperature egg whites until foamy. Gradually add 1/4 tsp salt and 1/3 cup granulated sugar, continuing to beat until stiff, glossy peaks form.
Mix in vanilla bean paste and 1–2 drops of white gel food coloring (optional, but gives a bright snow-white effect).
Fold the Batter (Macaronage)
Add the dry mixture to the meringue in three additions. Gently fold with a silicone spatula until the batter flows in thick ribbons.
Pipe the Snowmen
Transfer batter to a piping bag and pipe one small circle for the snowman’s head, then a slightly larger circle touching it for the body. Leave space between each snowman to prevent spreading.
Tap the tray firmly to release air bubbles, then let the shells sit for 45–60 minutes, or until the tops feel dry.
Bake
Bake at 300°F for 15–17 minutes, one tray at a time. Once done, let the shells cool and easily lift from the parchment before filling.
Make the Chocolate Ganache
Add 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips to a bowl. Heat 1/4 cup heavy cream until bubbling, then pour it over the chocolate. After one minute, whisk until smooth and place in the fridge to thicken.

Snowman-shaped macarons with festive red and green icing scarves and faces are arranged on a cooling rack. One macaron is turned to show its chocolate filling. A plaid cloth is partially visible in the background.

Prepare the Decorations
Dye marshmallow fluff black (eyes + smile), orange (carrot nose), and red/green (scarf). Transfer each color to piping bags.
Fill & Decorate the Macarons
Pipe a ring of ganache onto the bottom shell, fill the center with marshmallow fluff, and add marshmallow bits. Top with the second shell.
Use your colored fluff to pipe on snowman faces, scarves, and details.

Recipe Tips for Perfect Snowman Macarons

Use room-temperature egg whites
They whip more easily and create a stronger meringue.
Don’t skip sifting
This keeps your shells smooth—especially important for decorative shapes like snowmen.
Look for ribbons when folding
Overfolding causes flat shells; underfolding causes cracked shells.
Use a template
Snowmen need consistent sizing. Place a printed template under your parchment for perfect circles.
Let them rest
Drying the shells before baking is crucial for forming the signature “feet.”
Use gel coloring only
Liquid food dye can ruin macaron texture.
Decorate after filling
This gives the shells stability and makes fine details easier to pipe.

Snowman-shaped macarons with colorful scarves, decorated with icing, are cooling on a wire rack. A green and red plaid cloth is in the background.

How to Store Snowman Macarons

Refrigerator Storage
- Store filled macarons in an airtight container for 24 hours before serving. This allows the flavors to mature and the filling to gently soften the shells.
- They stay fresh for 4–5 days in the fridge.
Freezer Storage
- Macarons freeze beautifully. Place them in a single layer in an airtight container and freeze for up to 1 month.
- To thaw: move them to the refrigerator for a few hours, then bring them to room temperature.
Avoid Humidity
- Macarons absorb moisture easily, so keep them sealed and away from humid environments.

Snowman-shaped macarons decorated with red and green icing scarves, orange carrot noses, and chocolate filling, displayed on a cooling rack with a plaid cloth in the background.