A French macaron is a small, round, cookie-like pastry that is made from ground almonds, sugar, and egg whites. It is typically filled with a flavored cream or ganache, and it has a delicate, crispy shell and a soft, chewy interior. They are light and airy. This gluten free dessert is a delicious treat. The bright and pretty colors that you see the cookies appearing in will mostly come from the natural flavors added to the batter or from food coloring. The recipe for the cookies only has a few ingredients, but getting the hang of making the cookies can be difficult because it is a delicate batter and you must whip egg whites, which can be tricky under some conditions.

I’m into cookies and I’ve purchased some macarons locally at different bakeries and farmers markets. I have noticed they all taste similar. The filling usually matches the color. So in this case the pink were strawberry flavored. They do not have an overwhelming taste of flavor, more a subtle sweetness. You can also order online and have them shipped by mail and I’ve also gotten several recipe books for making them at home. They have a delicate crust shell and a soft marshmallow like taste. The filling is what gives it most of the flavor. They are a very unique dessert.