noun
- a small, round sandwich cookie made from almond flour, egg whites, and sugar, typically filled with ganache, jam, or buttercream
Usage: French origin; pronounced mak-uh-ROHN; often spelled 'macaron' (French) or 'macaroon' (English, though 'macaroon' more commonly refers to a coconut cookie)
Examples
- She bought a box of colorful macarons from the French bakery.
- The macaron has a crispy shell and a soft, chewy center.
- Pistachio and rose are popular macaron flavors.
- The pastry chef spent hours perfecting her macaron recipe.
- These macarons are filled with dark chocolate ganache.