macaron
noun
ma·ca·ron
ˌmä-kə-ˈrōn 
: a light, often brightly colored sandwich cookie consisting of two rounded disks made from a batter of egg whites, sugar, and almond flour surrounding a sweet filling (as of ganache, buttercream, or jam)
Note that we speak here of the Parisian macaron, two airy almond meringue cookies pressed around a creamy filling—not those tiny bombs of shredded coconut that, on our shores, answer to the name "macaroon."—
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Guests had the chance to sample macarons from the huge confection, and another Instagram video showed Prince Albert trying a bite, flashing a thumbs-up of approval.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 21 July 2025
If the way to Mom’s heart is through her sweet tooth, this box of 20 pastel-perfect macarons from the iconic Parisian bakery is a treat almost too pretty to eat.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 25 Apr. 2025
This New York-Italian bakery serves up fresh cakes, cannolis, croissants, macarons, muffins and scones galore, made fresh each day.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2025
The famed chef Thomas Keller of Per Se provided hors d’oeuvres (caviar macarons, truffle lasagna).
—Michael Grynbaum, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2025
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Janine Henni, People.com, 21 July 2025
If the way to Mom’s heart is through her sweet tooth, this box of 20 pastel-perfect macarons from the iconic Parisian bakery is a treat almost too pretty to eat.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 25 Apr. 2025
This New York-Italian bakery serves up fresh cakes, cannolis, croissants, macarons, muffins and scones galore, made fresh each day.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2025
The famed chef Thomas Keller of Per Se provided hors d’oeuvres (caviar macarons, truffle lasagna).
—Michael Grynbaum, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2025
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“Macaron.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/macaron. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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