Macarons
What are they?
Macaron, Mac-ar-ON is a meringue-based
sandwich cookie made with almond flour, egg whites, confectioners'
sugar, and food coloring. Common fillings include buttercream, ganache,
and fruit-based jam. The meringues have smooth tops, ruffled edges
(called the "crown," "foot," or "pied"), and flat bottoms. As
far as texture goes, they're airy, moist, slightly cakey, and a bit
chewy. Properly baked macarons should have a distinctive
melt-in-your-mouth quality.