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{{Short description|Type of cookie}} {{Distinguish|macaron|macaroni}} {{about|the type of cookie|the authorization credential|macaroons (computer science)}} {{Refimprove|date=December 2008}} {{Infobox prepared food | name = Macaroon | image = Almond macaroon and coconut macaroon.jpeg | image_size = | caption = Almond and coconut macaroons | alternate_name = | place_of_origin = [[Middle East]]; [[Italy]]; [[France]] | region =Mediterranean basin | creator = | course = [[Snack]] | type = [[Biscuit]] | served = | main_ingredient = [[Almond]]s (or [[coconut]]s), [[egg white]]s | variations = | other = Cream filling, different flavors other than those shown }} [[File:A plate of coconut and chocolate coconut macaroons served on Passover.jpg|alt=A plate of coconut and chocolate coconut macaroons served on Passover|thumb|A plate of [[coconut]] and [[chocolate]] coconut macaroons served on [[Passover]]]] A '''macaroon''' ({{IPAc-en|Λ|m|Γ¦|k|Ι|Λ|r|uΛ|n}} {{respell|MAK|Ι|ROON}}) is a small [[cake]] or [[cookie]], originally made from [[almond meal|ground]] [[almond]]s, [[egg white]]s, and [[sugar]],<ref>{{OEtymD|macaroon}}</ref> but now often with [[coconut]] or other [[Nut (fruit)|nut]]s. They may also include [[fruit preserves|jam]], [[chocolate]], or other flavorings.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://thestar.com/life/food-and-drink/mark-towhey-s-chocolate-macaroons/article_e074078d-83ab-581c-8111-c4fc2bb23f1a.html |title=Mark Towhey's chocolate macaroons |newspaper=[[Toronto Star]] |date=December 17, 2023}}</ref>
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