Just in time for Easter. Why not fill a basket with coconut macaroons. I love the outlandish unfoodly colors they come in--hot pink, sunshine orange, snowball white, and neon green.
Macaroons are a classic French dessert. The first macaroons were an egg white and almond paste variety called almond meringues. The crisp crust and soft interior reminds me of the fabulous amaretti cookies so delicious with a latte.
Macaroons are popular for the observation of Passover because they need no flour or leavening, the Italian Jews developed the coconut macaroons.
Macaroon Bakeries:
- Wuollet Bakery Minneapolis
- Patisserie 46 Minneapolis
- Wooden Spoon Cafe' and Bakery Denver
- 'lette macarons Los Angeles/Beverly Hills/San Francisco
- La Maison du Macaron NYC
- Le Panier Seattle
- Pix Patisserie Portland
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Image above by me, Chris Olson with photo by Mezuni
