Is there a minimum order for macaron boxes?

No. There is no minimum order. You can order one box to check the insert fit with real shells, then order in any quantity once the dieline is right.

How do I choose the right macaron box size?

Measure the widest point of a finished macaron, then choose the count per box. We size each insert cavity slightly larger than the shell so it drops in without force. Send the diameter and count and we confirm the dimensions.

Do macaron boxes need an insert?

Yes, in almost every case. An insert holds each shell by its edge so the cookies do not rub or crack in transit. Without one, even a short trip can damage the shells and smear the filling.

Can macaron boxes have a window?

Yes. A clear window on the lid lets the colours show before the box is opened. We cut the window in the dieline and cover it with a clear film, so the cut and film are part of the same order.

Are macaron boxes food safe?

TBPB prints the artwork you supply on paperboard and does not give food-safety certification. Food-contact and labelling rules are your responsibility, so confirm them with your regulatory adviser before you order.

What counts do macaron boxes come in?

Any count you need. Six, twelve and twenty-four are common, but single-row sample boxes and odd gift-set counts are also possible. Tell us your count and we build the insert to match.

Why Choose Custom Macaron Boxes?

A macaron box has to protect a cookie that cracks if you look at it wrongly. TBPB prints custom macaron cartons with a die-cut insert that holds every shell in its own cavity, in the count and size you sell. Bakers choose them for gift sets, wedding favours and takeaway boxes where the packaging should match the care that went into the shells. There is no minimum order, so a single test box is as welcome as a case.

What Makes Macaron Boxes Perfect for Your Confections?

Start with a finished macaron, not a recipe card: measure it across the widest point, and decide how many go in each box. Pick a window if the colours are your selling point, or a plain lid if you want the print to carry the brand. Choose a tuck-end style for a simple flat-shipped box and a drawer style for a gift set. Check food-contact and labelling rules with your regulatory adviser, then send the numbers and your artwork. We draw the dieline and insert and quote any quantity, from one box upward. Explore More

Custom Macaron Boxes, No Minimum Order

A macaron box is a folding carton with an insert that holds each shell in its own cavity, because a macaron breaks when it rubs against its neighbour. The Best Price Boxes makes them custom to your count, size and artwork with no minimum order, and the price-beat guarantee applies if you bring a written quote for the same specs.

The insert does the real work

People judge a macaron box by its print, but the thing that decides whether the shells arrive intact is the insert. A good one holds each macaron by its edge so the filling is not squeezed, keeps the row from sliding when the box is tilted, and leaves a small gap above the shells so the lid never presses on them. The usual formats are a paperboard tray with die-cut holes or a paper-wrapped insert with a cut channel for each cookie.

The cavity size is based on the macaron diameter. Most shops make shells in a narrow range, so measure a finished one, across the widest point, and send us that number. We size the cavity a little larger than that so the cookie drops in without being forced.

Common box formats

Window box with a clear opening on the lid, so the colours show before the box is opened
Tuck-end carton with a die-cut insert, a simple flat-shipped option
Drawer or sleeve style, where the tray slides out of an outer cover
Gift sets, usually holding rows of six, twelve or twenty-four, arranged to your count
Single-row boxes for a small take-home sample

Count is where bakers go wrong. A box built for twelve will look half-empty with six in it. Decide your common counts first and build around them, rather than designing one box and filling it differently each time.

Board, print and finish

Macaron cartons are typically made from paperboard in the 16 to 24 pt range. A thicker board adds stiffness for larger gift sets. Because macarons are colourful, many bakers print the outside in a single quiet colour or leave white board and let the cookies carry the colour through the window. If you prefer a full print, CMYK and Pantone options are available, along with matte or gloss aqueous coating and soft-touch lamination. Foil stamping on a logo is a common finishing touch.

For anything that touches food, the supplier and the brand share the responsibility for checking contact needs. TBPB prints the artwork you supply, and you should confirm food-contact and labelling requirements with your own regulatory adviser. A paper liner or a greaseproof insert is the usual way to keep filling from marking the board.

Related formats worth comparing

If you also sell larger pastries or cookies, our pastry boxes and cookie boxes follow similar construction at a bigger scale. For a gift set that includes chocolates alongside macarons, look at custom chocolate boxes, and browse the full bakery boxes range for display and takeaway formats.

Storage matters too. Macarons are usually matured in the fridge and served closer to room temperature, so a window box that sits in a cold display case will see condensation on the film. Ask us about the window film if your boxes go straight from refrigeration to the counter, and keep the artwork away from the window edge so the cut does not clip a letter.

Next step

Send a finished macaron diameter, the count you want per box and your quantity, even one. We draw the dieline and the insert and quote it.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a minimum order for macaron boxes?
No. There is no minimum order. You can order one box to check the insert fit with real shells, then order in any quantity once the dieline is right.
How do I choose the right macaron box size?
Measure the widest point of a finished macaron, then choose the count per box. We size each insert cavity slightly larger than the shell so it drops in without force. Send the diameter and count and we confirm the dimensions.
Do macaron boxes need an insert?
Yes, in almost every case. An insert holds each shell by its edge so the cookies do not rub or crack in transit. Without one, even a short trip can damage the shells and smear the filling.
Can macaron boxes have a window?
Yes. A clear window on the lid lets the colours show before the box is opened. We cut the window in the dieline and cover it with a clear film, so the cut and film are part of the same order.
Are macaron boxes food safe?
TBPB prints the artwork you supply on paperboard and does not give food-safety certification. Food-contact and labelling rules are your responsibility, so confirm them with your regulatory adviser before you order.
What counts do macaron boxes come in?
Any count you need. Six, twelve and twenty-four are common, but single-row sample boxes and odd gift-set counts are also possible. Tell us your count and we build the insert to match.