Macaroon

Not to be confused with macaron or macaroni.

This article is about the type of cookie. For the authorization credential, see macaroons (computer science).

Macaroon

Almond and coconut macaroons
Type	Biscuit
Course	Snack
Place of origin	Middle East; Italy; France
Region or state	Mediterranean basin
Main ingredients	Almonds (or coconuts), egg whites
Other information	Cream filling, different flavors other than those shown
Media: Macaroon

A plate of coconut and chocolate coconut macaroons served on Passover

A macaroon (/ˌmækəˈruːn/ MAK-ə-ROON) is a small cake or cookie, originally made from ground almonds, egg whites, and sugar, but now often with coconut or other nuts. They may also include jam, chocolate, or other flavorings.