National Macaroon Day

May 31, Saturday

National Macaroon Day is celebrated annually on May 31 in the United States. It is a holiday dedicated to the sweet dessert known as the macaroon, a delicate cookie often made from shredded coconut, whipped egg whites, and sugar.

How is a macaroon different from a macaron?
It is important not to confuse a macaroon with the French macaron:

* A macaroon is a dense, chewy cookie, often with coconut
* A macaron is an elegant French pastry made from almond flour with filling between two halves

Origin of the macaroon
The macaroon has a long history:

* It comes from the Italian word maccarone, meaning "fine dough"
* It was first made in Italy during the Middle Ages
* It later became popular in France and then in the United States

How is the holiday celebrated?
On this day:

* People bake and share macaroons
* Recipes are shared on blogs and social media
* Tastings are held in cafés and bakeries
* New flavors and dessert variations are tried

Popular macaroon flavors

* Coconut (the classic)
* Chocolate
* Almond
* With additions: nuts, fruits, spices

Interesting fact
In the United States, coconut macaroons are especially popular during the Jewish holiday of Passover, because they contain no flour or leavening.

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National Macaroon Day in other years

2021 May 31, Monday
2022 May 31, Tuesday
2023 May 31, Wednesday
2024 May 31, Friday
2026 May 31, Sunday

National Macaroon Day in other countries