Difference between a Macaron and Macaroons:

Even though they are spelling is only one letter different, macarons and macaroons are entirely different cookies.

Macaron comes from the Italian word “macaroni”.

Macaroon is an English derivation of the French word, “macaron”.

Macarons are meringue based made with almond flour, egg whites, and sugar.

Macaroons are coconut based made with grated coconut, egg whites, and powdered sugar.

Macarons have an eggshell like crust with a soft inner meringue texture and not very crumbly

Macaroons have a lumpy and dense texture and are very crumbly.

Macarons are best eaten within a few days after baking.

Macaroons can last up to three months if frozen.