These are the easiest frog macarons to make — charming, simple, and adorable. Using store-bought pistachio macarons as the base, you can create cute frog treats in minutes. They’re perfect for a fishing-themed birthday, Leap Year celebrations, summer parties, picnics, or as whimsical cupcake toppers.
These macarons also make adorable cupcake toppers. They’re quick enough that kids can help assemble them, making this a fun party activity or a simple DIY treat for any gathering.
You will need:
- Store-bought pistachio macarons (these are the base for your frogs)
- Candy eyes
- Green fondant
- Fondant roller
- Flower fondant cutter
- White frosting (to attach decorations)
- Red jumbo heart sprinkles (for the tongue)
- Green food coloring and a small food-safe paintbrush (optional — only if the macarons need extra color)
Directions for the Frog Macarons
- Use a small dollop of white frosting to attach the candy eyes to the top of each macaron. If the pistachio macarons aren’t green enough, mix a tiny amount of green food coloring with a few drops of water and gently paint the shells using a food-safe brush. Allow the color to dry completely before proceeding.
- Press a red jumbo heart sprinkle into the center of the macaron for the frog’s tongue.
- Roll out the green fondant thinly and use the flower fondant cutter to cut two flower shapes for each frog’s feet.
- Attach the fondant feet to the bottom edge of the macaron using a little frosting so they stay in place.
These simple steps result in irresistibly cute frog macarons that look professional but require very little time or skill. They’re great for parties because they’re portable, no-bake, and visually delightful. The pack size varies by store; the brand I bought at Walmart contained two macarons per package, while Costco sells larger packs if you need more.
These frog macarons are ideal for summer picnics, potlucks, fishing-themed parties, and Leap Year celebrations. They’re also perfect as cupcake toppers — a quick way to add personality to desserts for any event.
Tips: If you plan to display these outdoors, keep them shaded and cool, as the filling and fondant can soften in warm weather. Transport them in a single layer to avoid crushing the decorations.
Enjoy making these delightful frog macarons — they’re quick, family-friendly, and guaranteed to charm your guests.
For a matching idea, consider using these macarons as toppers on pond-themed cupcakes or fishing cupcakes to create a coordinated dessert table.
Yield: 2 (depending on the macaron package size)
