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."—
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The space around her was strewn with pastel macarons, tartlets, and bonbons.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2024
Sweet Granada sells chocolates, truffles, fudge, macarons, gelato and other desserts.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2024
The picnic basket will come packed with romantic touches such as prosecco, a fancy charcuterie board, and macarons.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Mado has developed a following for its flaky, buttery croissants, savory breads like sourdough with Swiss cheese, bacon, rosemary and onions, delectable macarons and authentic patisserie made from butter, flour and chocolate from France.
—Jenny Hartley, Charlotte Observer, 25 Jan. 2024
The last photo showed off their dessert spread — which included Yorkshire pudding, macarons, and at least three different pies.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 28 Dec. 2023
Elsewhere, guests will encounter Belgian waffles, French macarons, German bratwurst and Greek feta cheese.
—Frank E. Lockwood, Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2023
Bonjour specializes in croissants, baguettes, macarons, sandwiches, wedding cakes and more.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2024
Fluffy and mildly complex red fruit and some macarons on the finish.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2024
Sweet Granada sells chocolates, truffles, fudge, macarons, gelato and other desserts.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2024
The picnic basket will come packed with romantic touches such as prosecco, a fancy charcuterie board, and macarons.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Mado has developed a following for its flaky, buttery croissants, savory breads like sourdough with Swiss cheese, bacon, rosemary and onions, delectable macarons and authentic patisserie made from butter, flour and chocolate from France.
—Jenny Hartley, Charlotte Observer, 25 Jan. 2024
The last photo showed off their dessert spread — which included Yorkshire pudding, macarons, and at least three different pies.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 28 Dec. 2023
Elsewhere, guests will encounter Belgian waffles, French macarons, German bratwurst and Greek feta cheese.
—Frank E. Lockwood, Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2023
Bonjour specializes in croissants, baguettes, macarons, sandwiches, wedding cakes and more.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2024
Fluffy and mildly complex red fruit and some macarons on the finish.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
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“Macaron.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/macaron. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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