(British Macaroon Cookie)The first macaroons were almond meringue cookies similar to today’s amaretti, with a crisp crust and a soft interior. They were made from egg whites and almond paste (a combination of equal parts of ground blanched almonds and sugar, mixed with egg white). The name of the cookie comes from the Italian word for paste. Some culinary historians claim that that macaroons can be traced to an Italian monastery. Macaroons came to France in 1533. Whatever the origin a tasty delicacy was created. ~ Chef ~
