3 Spooky Halloween Macaron Flavors You Can Actually Make at Home

Macarons might look like fancy bakery treats, but with a little patience (and the right tools), you can whip up Halloween versions that are as spooky as they are delicious. These three ideas are inspired by real, doable flavors you can try in your own kitchen — no pastry degree required.

👉 Pro tip: Baking macarons at home is much easier with the right supplies. Here are a few essentials:

Silicone Macaron Mats – ensures even, perfect circles every time.
Gel Food Coloring – bold, deep colors that won’t ruin your batter.
Piping Bags with Tips – for neat shells and filled centers.
Kitchen Scale – macarons are fussy, and accuracy matters.

🥚 Base Macaron Shell Recipe

This recipe makes about 24 sandwich cookies.

Ingredients:

100 g almond flour (super fine)
100 g powdered sugar
75 g egg whites (about 2 large), aged 24 hrs if possible
75 g granulated sugar
Gel food coloring (black, red, or orange depending on the flavor)

Instructions:

Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together. Discard any large bits.
Make the meringue: Beat egg whites until foamy, then slowly add granulated sugar. Whip until stiff, glossy peaks form.
Color: Add gel food coloring and mix just until combined.
Macaronage: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the meringue. The batter should flow like lava — thick but able to ribbon off your spatula.
Pipe: Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe even circles on a silicone macaron mat.
Rest: Let shells sit at room temp 30–60 minutes until a skin forms. They should not stick when lightly touched.
Bake: Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 15–18 minutes. Let cool completely before filling.

🦇 1. Midnight Chocolate Macarons

Why they’re spooky: Deep black shells filled with a rich dark chocolate ganache. They’re dramatic, moody, and hauntingly good.

Customize the shells: Add 1–2 tsp black cocoa powder to your dry ingredients and black gel coloring to the meringue.

Filling:

Heat ½ cup heavy cream until steaming. Pour over 4 oz chopped dark chocolate. Stir smooth, chill until pipeable.

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🍏 2. Poison Apple Macarons

Why they’re spooky: Red shells, tart green apple buttercream, and a caramel drip for that poisoned candy apple vibe.

Customize the shells: Tint batter with red gel coloring.

Filling:

Beat ½ cup butter with 1 ½ cups powdered sugar, 1 tsp apple extract, and green food coloring.
Pipe filling, drizzle caramel sauce on top, and add a pretzel stick as a stem if you like.

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🩸 3. Bloody Red Velvet Macarons

Why they’re spooky: Red shells with cream cheese filling and a creepy blood drip.

Customize the shells: Tint batter with red gel coloring + 1 tsp cocoa powder for that red velvet flavor.

Filling:

Beat 4 oz cream cheese with 2 tbsp butter, 1 ½ cups powdered sugar, and ½ tsp vanilla.
Pipe filling, then drip edible red gel over the shells for a bloody finish.

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🎃 Final Tip: Don’t stress if your shells crack or your drips run too much. With Halloween macarons, imperfections make them look even creepier.