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Macaroons

 
Macaroons
almond macroons
photo credit: Greg O'Beirne

What are Macaroons?

Macaroons - [mak-uh-ROON] A type of cookie made from ground almonds or paste with sugar and egg whites. Macaroons may be crunchy or chewy. Coconut is a common addition as well.

The Macaroon is one of the 1st cookies mentioned in early American cookbooks. Cookies were popular because they were easy to make and used small quantities of precious flavorings.

Substitute for Macaroons

For sweet crumbs substitute vanilla or chocolate wafers or Amoretti cookies

Equivalents

9 to 10 macaroons = 1 cup fine crumbs

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Nutrition Information For Macaroons

Serving Size
1 oz
 
Calories
115
Calories from Fat
36
 
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g
10%
Saturated Fat 3g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 70mg
0%
Potassium
44g
0%
Total Carbohydrate 20g
10%
Dietary Fiber 1g
0%
Sugars 20g
Protein 1g
0%
 
Vitamin A  0% • Vitamin C  0%
Calcium  0% • Iron  0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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