macaroon
noun
mac·a·roon
ˌma-kə-ˈrün 
1
: a small cookie composed chiefly of egg whites, sugar, and ground almonds or coconut
2
: macaron
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Grab a pair for up to 67 percent off in sizes 5 through 11 and eight styles, including basic neutrals like macaroon and cream, as well as poppy orange and blue shadow.
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Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2024
Bao and Broth Ramen + Bun Shop Restaurateur Bruce Moffet and chef Larry Schreiber teamed up to offer Asian street food recipes, featuring everything from steamed buns and ramen bowls to sweet macaroons.
—Jessica Swannie, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2024
This eye-catching design comes in four fresh shades, but the cream and macaroon shades are the most deeply discounted at 55 percent off for a limited time only.
—Jennifer Chan, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 2024
Get The Recipe 58 of 75 Coconut Macaroons Soft and chewy on the inside, these coconut macaroons can be fancied up by dipping them in dark chocolate.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2024
For those of you with a sweet tooth, there are a half dozen different macaroons, cookies, madeleines, muffins, and cakes (almond, carrot, chocolate mouse, and more).
—Doug Gollan, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
Multi-award nominated chocolate from Monsoon Chocolate The chocolate shop was nominated in the snacks category for its coconut macaroons covered in dark chocolate, which use Monsoon's 69% dark chocolate blend sprinkled with toasted coconut.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 23 Jan. 2024
The two were then seen walking into a concert venue, where Aguilera was surprised with a cake, cookies, and macaroons.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 20 Dec. 2023
Saffron and Ginger Macaroons Coconut macaroons are a popular gluten-free treat, and this version ups the flavor ante by adding saffron and ginger to the mix.
—Kari Sonde, Washington Post, 7 Dec. 2023
Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2024
Bao and Broth Ramen + Bun Shop Restaurateur Bruce Moffet and chef Larry Schreiber teamed up to offer Asian street food recipes, featuring everything from steamed buns and ramen bowls to sweet macaroons.
—Jessica Swannie, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2024
This eye-catching design comes in four fresh shades, but the cream and macaroon shades are the most deeply discounted at 55 percent off for a limited time only.
—Jennifer Chan, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 2024
Get The Recipe 58 of 75 Coconut Macaroons Soft and chewy on the inside, these coconut macaroons can be fancied up by dipping them in dark chocolate.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2024
For those of you with a sweet tooth, there are a half dozen different macaroons, cookies, madeleines, muffins, and cakes (almond, carrot, chocolate mouse, and more).
—Doug Gollan, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
Multi-award nominated chocolate from Monsoon Chocolate The chocolate shop was nominated in the snacks category for its coconut macaroons covered in dark chocolate, which use Monsoon's 69% dark chocolate blend sprinkled with toasted coconut.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 23 Jan. 2024
The two were then seen walking into a concert venue, where Aguilera was surprised with a cake, cookies, and macaroons.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 20 Dec. 2023
Saffron and Ginger Macaroons Coconut macaroons are a popular gluten-free treat, and this version ups the flavor ante by adding saffron and ginger to the mix.
—Kari Sonde, Washington Post, 7 Dec. 2023
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macaroon
noun
mac·a·roon
ˌmak-ə-ˈrün
: a cookie or small cake made of egg whites, sugar, and ground almonds or coconut
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