Macaron vs. Macaroon? What's the difference?
Macaron or macaroon? — If you don't know the difference between these two popular cookie types, let us explain. Both cookies are delicious and have the same diameters, so using a Rock the Fork Macaron Baking Mat will work for both. They may sound similar, but they are made differently. Macarons are meringue-based, while Macaroons are coconut-based. Macarons require a level of patience and skill, while Macaroons are very easy to bake. Macarons can be multiple colors and flavors, while Macaroons are whipped up and baked into the same look, feel, and taste every time.