French
macarons are thin, flavorful meringue cookies that are sandwiched together with
some kind of filling. The meringues are what make the cookies unique. They have
a smooth, crisp shell and a moist, chewy interior. They are made with egg
whites and lots of ground nuts, which helps them to attain that chewy texture
without drying out and becoming too crispy, like a simple meringue cookie made
with just egg whites and sugar. The fillings can be almost anything that
will stay between the cookies, from jams and preserves to caramel to
buttercream frosting. I’ve even used Nutella to
finish off a batch of macarons before. Although they can come in any size,
macarons are typically small enough to be eaten in one or two bites.
Macarons are a French staple
and if you happen to be in Paris,
you’ll have no trouble finding them at most bakeries. Here in the US, the
cookies are growing in popularity, but are still not that common. You’ll have
to look in your area for a restaurant or bakery that specializes in
French pastries to find some, and it might take even more time to find very
good ones. You can also make them at
home with just a few simple ingredients, where you can
experiment with different flavors and fillings to customize your creations.
By:
luyao( carol) zhang
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