What is National Macaroon Day?
Each year on May 31st, National Macaroon Day honors the small coconut cookie that is full of flavor and variety. These are not to be confused with macarons, which are delicate sandwich cookies. Despite the occasional mistaken identity, these tiny, but substantial cookies hold their own. This day brings a little bit of heaven to coconut lovers.
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The Italians are credited with making these sweet morsels around the 8th or the 9th century. Later, the recipes were sent to France. The once flourless cookie, on the other hand, served its purpose during religious services in other parts of the world.
The cookie eventually made its way to the United States, where the coconut macaroon requires only a few ingredients to make. Shredded coconut is the main ingredient in this recipe. The coconut can also be toasted, and it can be sweetened. Other ingredients include flour, sugar, or sweetened condensed milk, egg whites, and flavoring. Whether you're looking for a unique way to express yourself. The mixture is dropped by spoonfuls onto baking sheets and baked as the ingredients are mixed. The majority of coconut macaroons are available in milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or white chocolate. Sometimes, almonds, pecans, cashews, or other nuts are sometimes added to the cookie.
This cookie is simple to make, and even a novice can be successful with the basic recipe.
