Description
Indulge in the heavenly delight of Chocolate Peanut Butter Macarons, where rich chocolate meets creamy peanut butter for an irresistible treat. These delicate French cookies boast a crispy shell and a luscious filling that will leave your taste buds dancing. Perfect for any occasion—from celebrations to cozy evenings at home—these macarons are sure to impress. With a straightforward recipe that’s easy to follow, even beginner bakers can achieve stunning results. Customize the filling or toppings to suit your taste, and enjoy these elegant desserts that look as good as they taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 100 grams egg whites
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 100 grams almond flour
- 100 grams powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/3 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Create meringue by whisking egg whites and sugar over a double boiler until frothy. Remove from heat and whip until stiff peaks form.
- Sift together almond flour, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar; fold into meringue gently until the batter flows like slow lava.
- Pipe batter onto prepared sheets and bang to release air bubbles.
- Bake for 13 minutes, turning halfway through, then cool completely.
- Beat together peanut butter and butter; mix in powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until fluffy.
- Pipe filling between macaron shells, sandwiching them together.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (15g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg