The squeaky Toy Story aliens from Pizza Planet are one of the most fun characters to turn into macarons — and the best part is, the shape is totally beginner-friendly. All you need is a simple football-shaped shell with a few quick add-ons, and you’ll have a tray full of little green men ready to steal the spotlight at your next Disney or Toy Story-themed party.
Why This Shape Works for Beginners
- The base shell is just an oval/football shape.
- Only three small add-on lines for ears + antenna.
- Decorating is super simple (sprinkles + edible marker).
- They look adorable even if the shapes aren’t perfect.
How to Pipe
- 👉 Download my free Toy Story Alien macaron template here.
- Print it out and slip it under mat to trace
- Use the guides to pipe the oval body and the small add-ons.
- Use template to make the football shaped head first.
- Wait for it to naturally spread, then a trace small lines for ears and antennas. – you may need to use a smaller piping tip for this step.
This template makes it easy to get the alien shape just right, but if you want the full macaron foundation — from my go-to recipe to troubleshooting hollow shells — my Beginner Macaron Guide is in the shop. It’s designed to help you feel confident making any macaron shape you dream up.
How to Decorate Them
- Bake and cool your macaron shells.
- Add three candy eyeballs sprinkles using a dot of royal icing.
- Use an edible marker or edible paint to draw a simple mouth.
These little green men macarons were the perfect match for our Pizza Planet-themed party, and I know they’ll be a hit at yours too. Don’t forget to download the free template, and check back soon for more beginner-friendly macaron shapes to try!
