What is National Macaroon Day?
National Macaroon Day is celebrated each year on May 31st, a small coconut cookie that is full of flavor and variety. Do not confuse these with the delicate sandwich cookies called macarons. Despite the often mistaken identity, these tiny, but substantial cookies hold their own. This day brings a little bit of serenity to coconut lovers.
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The Italians are credited with creating these sweet morsels sometime around the 8th or the 9th century. The recipes were later exported to France. However, the once flourless cookie served its purpose in other parts of the world.
Eventually, the cookie made its way to the United States, where the coconut macaroon requires only a few ingredients to make. The main ingredient, shredded coconut, is the main ingredient. The coconut can also be toasted, and it can be sweetened. Other ingredients include flour, sugar, or sweetened condensed milk, egg whites, and flavoring. Once the ingredients are mixed, the mixture is spoonfuls, onto baking sheets, and baked. The majority of coconut macaroons are available in milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or white chocolate. Almonds, pecans, cashews, or other nuts are often added to the cookie.
This cookie is simple to make, and even a beginner can be successful with the basic recipe.
