What are Macarons?

Macarons. These charming snacks are thought to originate from Italy but have been taken over by the French. After gaining recognition on a cooking show, they have been eagerly incorporated into America’s repasts! Macarons are composed two little round cookies sandwiched together with a filling. They are usually made of ground almonds along with sugar and egg-whites. Delicious and fluffy, macarons have a plethora reasons to earn a spot on to your list of favorite foods.

1. They’re light as meringues but don’t shatter easily. Macarons are crispy on the outside yet meltingly soft on the inside so every bite is an adventure!

2. They come in many cute colors so you can color-code your snacks! Pick your favorite colors or garnish your plate with a tasty rainbow.

3. They’re aesthetically pleasing and elegant-looking. Unlike lumpy cookies or brownies, macarons have a unique and refined look. The macaron cookies are smooth and satiny while the filling adds a lacy frill that completes the macaron’s air of sophistication. These are a great addition to an afternoon tea or breakfast if you’re looking to impress.

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4. The filling can be anything you want. Just like the colors, you can customize the macaron by adding any filling you want. Nutella, jam and preserves, caramel, you name it!

5. The sweet and nutty shells (the cookies on top). Because they’re made out of almonds, the shells are rich and delicious enough to stand on its own. Plus, the shells, like the filling, can be customized to any flavor!

6. The versatility of macarons. As mentioned above, both the filling and the shells can be customized so this means that an endless array of combinations can be achieved. Some common combinations include orange and chocolate and blueberry and lemon. However, there can be exotic combinations such as salted pretzel and white chocolate or lychee and rose.

7. They have fewer calories than other desserts. You won’t have to feel too guilty about eating too many of these cutie-pies! They’re calorie count usually numbers around 100, while a cupcake numbers at 400!

8. They’re gluten-free. Since macarons use ground almonds instead of flour, this elegant snack is ideal for those who have gluten allergies.

9. The TASTE! Taste is essential when you choose your dessert. If it doesn’t taste good, you won’t eat it. With the sweet shells, flavorful fillings and countless combinations, the macaron’s taste is sure to be rich and dynamic!

Go and try a macaron! Or would you rather stick to cupcakes?