CHOCOLATE MACAROON DAY
June 3 is National Chocolate Macaroon Day on the National Day Calendar. Today, we are celebrating the tasty mix of chocolate in our macaroons!
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sweetened and sometimes toasted. Other ingredients include flour, sugar or sweetened condensed Macaroons are made from shredded coconut, usually sweetened and sometimes toasted, flour, sugar or sweetened condensed milk, and egg whites. Once the ingredients are combined, the mixture is dropped by spoonfuls onto baking sheets and baked. But, since today is Chocolate Macaroon Day, chocolate is added to the batter to make a sweet sensation even sweeter.
Sweet History
The macaroon originates from Italy and means means paste. When macaroons were first created it was common practice to make them with almond flour, which is much cheaper and easier to come by than coconut. Eventually, shredded coconut replaced the almond flour. Because they did not contain any flour, Jews in Italy ate them as treats during Passover. These cookies are now a traditional Passover treat in Jewish households throughout the world.
Macaroon seem more like a cake than a cookie. In fact, one of the very first mentions of the macaroon in America was in a cookbook called, “Mrs. Esther Levy’s Jewish Cookery Book” in 1871. The cookbook was the first Jewish cookbook published in America. The cookbook had no category for cookies, so the macaroon recipe was placed in the cake chapter.
In 1903, macaroons appeared in another cookbook under a recipe for “coconut kisses.” Around this time, coconut had become a symbol of success to Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe. Just as macaroons were a Passover treat in Italy, they had become the same for Jews in America. Today, these cookies aren’t just a favorite for Jewish Americans, but all Americans. In fact, macaroons made one popular website’s top 16 list of “All-time Favorite Cookies.” Today, macaroons are enjoyed by people in many countries across the globe.
ENJOYING CHOCOLATE MACAROON DAY
Bake up chocolate macaroons for your chocolate and coconut-loving friends and family.
Learn more about the interesting history of macaroon cookies in America.
Make or buy some chocolate macaroon ice cream, chocolate macaroon cake, or chocolate macaroon coffee.
Buy a cookbook that specializes in macaroon cookies.
Let the world know how much you love this kind of cookie by posting a picture or recipe of a chocolate macaroon with #ChocolateMacaroonDay on social media.
NATIONAL CHOCOLATE MACAROON DAY HISTORY
National Day Calendar continues researching the origins of this sweet holiday.
June 3rd Celebrated History
1916
President Woodrow Wilson signs the National Defense Act. The act expanded the size of the United States National Guard.
1965
Ed White completes the first spacewalk by an American. He launched into space aboard the spacecraft Gemini 4. The mission was NASA's first multi-day mission in space.
2001
At the Tony Awards, The Producers wins 12 awards. The record-setting musical comedy production by Mel Brooks starred Mathew Broderick and Nathan Lane.
June 3rd Celebrated Birthdays
Myrtle Cagle - 1925
The American pilot and flight instructor began flying at the age of 12. During her career, she endured testing at the Lovelace Clinic under the premise that she could potentially become an astronaut. However, NASA had no intentions at that time of allowing women into the space program.
Allen Ginsberg - 1926
The American beat writer is known for his poetry. He published several works including Howl and Other Poems.
Norman Brinker - 1931
Once the owner of Chili’s, Norman Brinker developed numerous restaurant concepts including the salad bar.
Larry McMurty - 1936
Author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel Lonesome Dove, Larry McMurtry’s works have been adapted to film. His gritty westerns weave lore, legend, and history into vivid landscapes and colorful characters.
Dr. Jill Biden - 1951
The 48th First Lady of the United States stepped into the role on January 20, 2021. An American professor at Northern Virginia Community College, Jill Biden is thought by many to be the first First Lady to actively hold a paying job during the President's tenure. She also worked during her husband's time as Vice President.
Travis Hafner - 1977
Travis Hafner played Major League Baseball for nine seasons as a designated hitter and first baseman. Hafner debuted with the Texas Rangers and also played for the Cleveland Indians and New York Yankees.