Macaroons
Macaroons are dense, chewy cookies primarily made from shredded coconut, egg whites, and sugar, often with added flavorings like vanilla or almond extract. Originating in Italy but popularized globally, they are distinct from the delicate French macaron, offering a rustic, coconut-forward treat.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
These cookies are high in carbohydrates and fat, with minimal protein, deriving most of their calories from sugar and coconut. A typical small macaroon contains roughly 100-150 calories, providing quick energy but limited essential nutrients.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 110 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Carbs | 14 g |
| Fat | 6 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 11 g |
| Sodium | 45 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg |
| Calcium | 10 mg |
| Potassium | 40 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
| Phosphorus | 25 mg |
| Copper | 0.1 mg |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg |
| Selenium | 2 mcg |
Per 1 cookie (28 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, macaroons are often associated with Passover in Jewish cuisine due to their flourless recipe, making them a staple holiday treat. Nutritionally, the coconut base offers some fiber and medium-chain triglycerides, though the high sugar content dominates.
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