Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Macaroon \Mac`a*roon"\, n. [F. macaron, It. maccherone. See
   {Macaroni}.]
   1. A small cake, composed chiefly of the white of eggs,
      almonds, and sugar.

   2. A finical fellow, or macaroni. [Obs.]

Source : WordNet®

macaroon
     n : chewy drop cookie usually containing almond paste