Do You Know The Difference In A Macaroon And A Macaron?
Do you know the difference in a Macaroon and a Macaron? Well, besides the distinct pronunciation, they are very different. Both are egg white and sugar based but it stops there.
Both are delicious but so different. I love them both.
Some of my favorite Macarons have been served during tea time during a Carnival Cruise – oh how I wish I had some of these right now.
What is a Macaroon?
It’s believed to be an American dish and made with coconut.
What is a Macaron?
It has a French background, made with almond flour, has a filling, and can be made in many flavors.
Making a Macaroon
I’m not sure where this recipe for my macaroons came from but it’s a pretty basic recipe. I’ve been making it for many years. I used to, and still do some, tear recipes out of magazine so I’m sure it came from one. Or, from one of my many cookbooks. Who knows?
This recipe is a softer, chewier type, which I prefer, than some I have had other places.
Your choice in flavoring
Something I did change from the original recipe, was changing the flavoring. I use almost extract instead of vanilla. Most anytime I can do this, I do. If you don’t enjoy the almond extract flavor, just stay with real vanilla.
With or without a drizzle of chocolate is up to you.
Think about these for a special occasion, use any color of candy melts to achieve a single or multi-colored accent.
How to make your macaroon prettier
Do you want a prettier macaroon? Sometimes the edges can brown a bit darker so it’s easy to fix that. Use a pair of cooking shears or scissors to trim the darker brown edges away.
TV Link
Here’s a recent appearance on Good Morning Chattanooga Fox about National Macaroon Day.
Have you ever made macaroons?
Have you ever made macarons? I haven’t, but think I really will try.
Which do you prefer?
Chewy Coconut Macaroons
A soft, chewy macaroon, perfect with a cup of coffee or tea.
Ingredients
- 2 2/3 cup sweetened, shredded coconut
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 6 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325.
- Mix together all dry ingredients in medium mixing bowl
- Mix egg whites and almond extract in small mixing bowl
- Add egg white mixture to dry ingredients
- Mix until just blended
- Drop by medium cookie scoop onto a parchment lined baking sheet
- Bake 20 - 22 minutes, until edges just start to brown
- Remove from baking sheet and cool on rack
- Drizzle with chocolate after completely cooled
- Store in air-tight container
Notes
Drizzle can be made from ganache, candy melts, or chocolate chips
Great to decorate for any occasion or holiday
Easy Drizzle
- Melt 1/4 cup chocolate chips or candy melts in microwave
-15 seconds at a time - stirring each time
-let cool slightly
-place into freezer zip-top bag
-cut a very small bit off one corner
-drizzle back and forth over cookes
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Happy Travels,
Rosemary