Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Chocolate Peanut Butter Macarons, where rich chocolate meets creamy peanut butter for an unforgettable treat. These elegant French cookies feature delicate shells that provide a satisfying crunch, while the luscious peanut butter filling creates a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors. Ideal for celebrations, parties, or as a special sweet indulgence at home, these macarons are sure to impress friends and family alike. With simple steps and accessible ingredients, you can create these gourmet desserts that elevate any occasion.
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
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a double boiler, whisk egg whites and granulated sugar until frothy. Transfer to a stand mixer and whip until stiff peaks form.
- Sift together almond flour, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar; fold into meringue.
- Pipe circles onto prepared sheets and bake for about 13 minutes.
- For the filling, beat together peanut butter and butter; mix in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until fluffy.
- Assemble macarons by piping filling between two shells.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (30g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg