# Faux Frozen Treats These Dripless Ice Cream Cone Macarons are a Playful Take on the French Dessert By Susan Keefe | Published 2012-07-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-cone-macarons References: [raspberricupcakes](http://www.raspberricupcakes.com/2012/07/ice-cream-cone-macarons.html) Enjoy the sweet taste of France in a cute and kitschy format with these wildly adorable Ice Cream Cone Macarons. The classic refined sugary sandwich has been molded into one of the most beloved emblems of childhood: the [ice cream cone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drumstick-bites). Blogger Steph (from the beautiful blog 'Raspberri Cupcakes') has gotten crafty with macarons before. Prior to these sprinkled creations, Steph transformed these no-nonsense french confections into darling doughnuts. Aside from their unique shape, these Ice Cream Cone Macarons also sport a dollop of intriguing frosting. In between two of these cone-shaped shells is a velvety layer of [waffle cone icing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/langtins-coneys). Yes, that does mean icing infused with waffle cone pieces. To finish these treats off, Steph added a smattering of vibrant rainbow sprinkles. Playful, delicate and tasty to boot, these intriguing macarons may not be traditional, but they are irresistibly cute. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Playful Dessert Creations:** Opportunity for creating unique and whimsical desserts that appeal to consumers' sense of nostalgia and playfulness. - **Fusion of Classic and Modern Desserts:** Potential to innovate by combining traditional and contemporary dessert elements to create visually stunning and delicious treats. - **Infused Flavors and Ingredients:** Disruptive potential lies in experimenting with unconventional flavor combinations and incorporating unexpected ingredients into desserts. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bakery and Pastry:** A fertile ground for creative bakers to push the boundaries of dessert making and captivate customers with innovative offerings. - **Event Catering:** Opportunity for event caterers to differentiate themselves by offering unique and eye-catching dessert options that leave a lasting impression. - **Dessert Food Trucks:** Innovative dessert food truck operators can leverage the trend by creating visually appealing and delicious treats that draw customers' attention. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Macaron-Studded Ice Cream Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macaron-strawberry-raspberry-ice-cream-bars.md) - [Dubai-Style Waffle Cone Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-cones.md) - [Soft Serve Croissants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evana-patisserie-cafe.md) - [Ganache-Filled Dessert Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-cones.md) - [Macaron-Inspired Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavours-of-love.md) - [Decadent Multitextured Ice-Cream Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hagendazs-debuts.md) - [Donut-Shaped Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donut-dessert-bars.md) - [Ice Cream-Inspired Macarons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baskinrobbins-macarons.md) - [Gummy-Made Ice Cream Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mojoz-gummicone.md)