May 31: Enjoy a Historic Treat on National Macaroon Day
Is the macaroon a cake or a cookie? With its soft center, the macaroon is often mistaken as a cake. However, with no flour, it cannot be classified as a cake. As a cookie, it is a very fancy variety with a mix of textures and flavors, similar to the meringue. No matter its true classification or nature, the macaroon is a popular dessert worthy of a celebration.
The origin of the macaroon has been traced to a 9th century Italian monastery. A group of monks and royal pastry chefs brought them to France in 1533. The first macaroon recipes started appearing in cookbooks around 1725. During the French Revolution, two Benedictine nuns financed their asylum status by baking and selling macaroons. As their popularity grew, regional varieties developed in Scotland, Spain, and North America. Try out these recipes and you will see why this is a favorite dessert worldwide!
Chocolate Hazelnut Macaroon Tort
The contrast between the macaroons, chocolate and whipped cream in this tort is fabulous, and the hazelnut flavor really comes through.
by agracefultaste
Raspberry Lemonade Tartlets
Coconut Macaroon Tartlets filled with Raspberry Lemonade Curd and Homemade Whipped Cream
by itsybitsyfoodies
Eggless Chocolate Coconut Macaroon
Eggless Chocolate Coconut Macaroons - perfect as Grab-and-Go snacks Or as dessert Or gift/treats to your friends.
by shwetainthekitchen
Macaroon Brownies
Easy indulgent dessert made with layer of brownies and layer of macaroons.
by WillCookForSmiles
Coconut Macaroon Whoopie Pies
Giant homemade coconut macaroons filled with creamy coconut-almond filling, and transformed into macaroon whoopie pies!
by FromAwayRaspberry Lemonade Tartlets
Coconut Macaroon Tartlets filled with Raspberry Lemonade Curd and Homemade Whipped Cream
by itsybitsyfoodies
Simplest Coconut Macaroons
5 simple ingredients to blissful coconut morsels. Hearty, subtly sweet, moist, and the most tender tea time treats you'll ever bake.
by BakingPartTime
Candy Corn Macaroons
Trick or Treat! Your favorite Halloween candy is transformed into a quick and easy cookie!
by BetterRecipes
Almond Cardamom Macaroons
these cookies have crispiness around the edges and a chewy texture
by CookingTackle
Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons
These chocolate dipped macaroons might be the easiest cookie you'll ever make!
by bakingperfection
Coconut macaroons with a hint of lemon
Coconut macaroons are a quick cookie to make with a chewy, almost candy-like center. Minimal effort for impressive results!
by RunningFoodie
Chocolate dipped orange macaroons
A nice orange-chocolate twist adds zing to a coconut classic!
by vibi