Macarons and macaroons are two different types of pastries. But most of you mispronounce macaron with macaroon pronunciation. Though these two pastries are very different, especially from their appearance.

Let's get to know the difference:

• Macarons or also known as Parisian Macarons or Macarons Gerbet are cakes made from almond flour, egg whites, and sugar. Processed by baking to produce a thin outer texture and soft inside.

Meanwhile, macaroon is made from egg whites, coconut and sugar which is baked until golden brown. The inside feels solid but chewy.

• Macarons have more varied colors such as pink, yellow, brown and other colors. Usually macarons are easier to eat because of their texture that is not easily brittle. Besides that, it's not too sweet. However, the color for the macaroon is golden brown, has a more crumbly texture and has a very sweet taste.

• Macaroons are usually dipped in melted chocolate. Macaroon is formed with a star-shaped pipe so that it looks like a star. In France, macaroons are known as Congolais and these crunchy pastries are often served at Easter because they are non-starchy.

The difference in appearance of these two pastries is very different, right? Hopefully this article can help you.