A popular Parisian cookie that is crisp on the outside with a soft, chewy center. Macarons are immensely appealing both in appearance and texture and may be made with a variety of fillings. Macarons are made primarily of almond flour or ground almonds, sugar, and egg whites. While on a trip my husband and I stopped at a patisserie that had rows of almond macaron cookies in different flavors and colors beautifully lined up on trays. Needless to say I fell in love and had to make my own. I offer you three fillings to choose from: raspberry, Swiss meringue Buttercream, and dark chocolate ganache. When making macarons, the folding and air drying are important steps to achieve the cookie’s characteristic smooth top and crinkly “foot.”