When is National Macaroon Day?
Wednesday May 31stEach year, National Macaroon Day, the small coconut cookie that is full of flavor and variety, is also on display. Do not confuse these with macarons, which are delicate sandwich cookies. Despite the often inaccurate identification, these tiny, but substantial cookies hold their own. No. These little, 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 for inventing these sweet morsels around the 8th or the 9th century. The recipes were later transported to France. In other parts of the world, the once flourless cookie served its purpose during religious services.
The cookie made its way to the United States, where the coconut macaroon requires only a few ingredients to make. The main ingredient is Shredded coconut. The coconut can also be toasted, usually sweetened. Other ingredients include flour, sugar, or sweetened condensed milk, egg whites, and flavoring. Once the ingredients are mixed, the dish is dropped by spoonfuls onto baking sheets and baked. The most popular varieties of coconut macaroons are dipped 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 beginner will be able to make this cookie.
