Marunchinos

Marunchinos
Alternative namesמרוצ’ינוס, Marunchino, merunchinos, Sephardi macaroon, Spanish macaroon
TypeCookie
Place of originSpain, Israel, Mediterranean
Region or stateLevant
Created bySephardi Jews
Serving temperatureroom temp
Main ingredientsGround almonds, Eggs, sugar/honey, dried apricots, orange blossom water, icing sugar
VariationsMacaroon, hadji bada

Marunchinos (Hebrew: מרוצ’ינוס), also known as Sephardi macaroons,[1] is a popular Israeli cookie of Sephardi Jewish origin made with ground blanched almonds or almond flour, egg whites, sugar or more traditionally honey, spices, and oftentimes dried fruit and orange blossom or rose water, that is traditionally made during Passover (Pesach), as it is one of the few desserts which is unleavened and does not contain chametz (wheat and similar grains).[2][3][4][5][6][7][8]

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  2. ^ Packer and Srulovich, Sarit and Itamar (2019). Honey & Co. at Home: Middle Eastern recipes from our kitchen. Rizzoli. ISBN 9781911595663.
  3. ^ Packer and Srulovich, Sarit and Itamar (14 November 2019). "Marunchinos (Sephardic Almond Macaroons)". Jewish Food Society. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
  4. ^ "Honey & Co.'s Marunchinos (Sephardic Almond Macaroons)". Mondo Mulia. 10 August 2018. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
  5. ^ Capeloto Sendowski, Linda. "Sephardic Marunchinos for Passover". The Global Jewish Kitchen. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
  6. ^ "Marunchinos". Be'chol Lashon Jews of Color. March 2010. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
  7. ^ Capeloto Sendowski, Linda. Sephardic Baking from Nona and More Favorites: A Collection of Recipes for Baking Desayuno and More. p. 93.
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