macaron

noun

ma·ca·ron ˌmä-kə-ˈrōn

: a light, often brightly colored sandwich cookie consisting of two rounded disks made from a batter of egg whites, sugar, and almond flour surrounding a sweet filling (as of ganache, buttercream, or jam)

Note that we speak here of the Parisian macaron, two airy almond meringue cookies pressed around a creamy filling—not those tiny bombs of shredded coconut that, on our shores, answer to the name "macaroon."—

Ligaya Mishan

Examples of macaron in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web A bit later, they near-kiss trying to Lady-and-the-Tramp what looks to be a macaron. —

Emma Soren, Vulture, 10 June 2024 Get up early and you'll be rewarded with Baja-style tacos at Estero Beach and macarons at Aurora Bakeshop, pastries from the James Beard semifinalist, Chaconne Patisserie and bagels from Bagelfeld's, one of the best in the U.S., according to Bon Appetit. —

Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 30 May 2024 The show’s discussion of French pastries led him to sculpt some gigantic macarons. —

Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2024 Its offerings will include macarons, cookies, brownies, bars, mini-cakes and layered desserts, with scones, cinnamon rolls and flavored butters during its morning hours. —

Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for macaron

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