Sweet treat commonly made of ground almond (8)

I believe the answer is:

macaroon

(Other definitions for macaroon that I've seen before include "Biscuit made with almond paste" , "Sweet bit of food" , "Sweet almond biscuit" , "Sweet biscuit made with ground almonds" , "Coconut-topped biscuit" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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