Macaroons have reached epic popularity in part due to the colorful confections of renowned pasterries such as Ladurée in NYC and Paris. Macaroons are rumored to have more humble beginnings in Italian Monasteries where they didn’t have the sleek, colorful look associated with the modern macaroon. This recipe presents a less flashy cookie, but the chocolate and almond goodness is as good as their colorful counterparts.
