Description
Indulge in the exquisite delight of Chocolate Peanut Butter Macarons, where rich chocolate meets creamy peanut butter in a heavenly bite-sized treat. These elegant French pastries feature a crunchy exterior enveloping a luscious filling, making them perfect for any occasion—be it a festive gathering or a casual afternoon snack. With their impressive appearance and irresistible taste, these macarons are sure to impress friends and family alike. Plus, they’re customizable, allowing you to experiment with different fillings and flavors to suit your palate. Dive into this delightful recipe that promises not only satisfaction but also a fun baking experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 100g egg whites
- 100g granulated sugar
- 100g almond flour
- 100g powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/3 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a double boiler, whisk egg whites and granulated sugar until frothy and sugar is dissolved. Transfer to a stand mixer and whip until stiff peaks form.
- Sift almond flour, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar together; fold into the meringue until combined.
- Pipe small circles onto prepared sheets and let rest for about 30 minutes.
- Bake for approximately 13 minutes; cool completely before removing from sheets.
- Beat together butter and peanut butter; add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until fluffy.
- Assemble by piping filling between macaron shells.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg