French Macarons (Meringue-Based Sandwich Cookies)

A macaroon is a small cake or cookie, originally made from ground almonds, egg whites, and sugar,[1] but now often with coconut or other nuts. They may also include jam, chocolate, or other flavorings.

Mass-produced commercial macaroons are generally about half an ounce, or 14 grams, in weight. They do not undergo a high amount of food processing, containing only coconut, sweetener, starch, egg whites and flavoring, if any. At about 60–70 calories each, however, they contain about 3–4 grams of saturated fat due to the coconut, and 3–4 grams of added sugar, depending on the particular flavor. They are Ovo-vegetarian (not Lactarian or vegan as they contain egg whites), and contain no gluten, dairy, cholesterol, or sulfites.