French Macarons have become quite popular, but there is still sometimes confusion between a macaron with one "0" and a macaroon with two "o's". Although I am a big fan of both, there is a difference and you don't want to confuse the two. French Macarons, with one "o", are an almond-based cookie that is made by combining almond flour and powdered sugar, pulsed in a food processor to create a fine texture while egg whites are whipped to stiff peaks. This type of macaron is made using a meringue base and then folded together with the almond flour and powdered sugar mixture. This cookie is crunchy on the outside, chewy in the middle, has beautiful feet that form while they are baking, and are sandwiched together with a creamy filling. Macaroons with a double "o" are more traditionally made with coconut.  This macaroon was in the spotlight for many years, but the French Macaron has taken over.