Three chocolat macarons on a white background. Sweet food - stock photo

Macarons are round cookies made from ground almonds, powdered sugar, and egg whites, held together by a creamy filling.They have a characteristic texture: crisp on the outside and soft and moist on the inside.Although often associated with France, they originated in Italy in the mid-Middle Ages under the name "maccherone".They can be found in a wide variety of flavors and colors, such as the purple and green shades seen in the image.