The French macaron - not to be confused with the coconut macaroon - is a confectionery whose name is derived from an Italian word “maccarone,” meaning paste. It is meringue-based, simply made with egg whites, almond flour, and powdered sugar.
Interview With Macaron Specialist Dorie Greenspan | Serious Eats
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