Macaron or macaroon? Ladurée, the French confection company credited with the invention of the filled macaron, has come up with a new variation: chocolate-dipped. The company isn’t the first with this macaron treatment, but these are delicately wrapped in milk or dark chocolate, which perfectly balances the pastry inside. As for flavors, there are four, with more to come. These qualify as Easter macarons; they’re not kosher for Passover. Neither are the Jewish-style coconut macaroons at Mah-Ze-Dahr bakery in the West Village. These crisp macaroons with tender interiors are dipped in dark Valrhona chocolate, making them a fine Passover treat for those who are not strict about the rules.
Macarons, Ladurée stores, 398 West Broadway (Spring Street) and 864 Madison Avenue (70th Street), laduree.us, $3 each, $28 in a special gift box of eight, or $43.40 for 12 from goldbelly.com; macaroons, Mah-Ze-Dahr, 28 Greenwich Avenue (West 10th Street), mahzedahrbakery.com, $19.50 for six.
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