Description
Indulge in the bliss of Chocolate Peanut Butter Macarons, where rich chocolate meets creamy peanut butter in every delightful bite. These elegant French pastries are perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to upscale events. With a smooth, luscious peanut butter filling sandwiched between delicate chocolate shells, these macarons are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. Follow this simplified recipe to create these show-stopping treats at home!
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 (softened)
- 1/3 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine egg whites and granulated sugar in a bowl over simmering water and whisk until frothy.
- Transfer to a stand mixer and whisk until stiff peaks form.
- Sift together almond flour, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar. Fold into meringue gently.
- Pipe circles onto prepared sheets and bang to release air bubbles.
- Bake for about 13 minutes, then cool before removing from sheets.
- For the filling, beat softened butter with peanut butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until fluffy.
- Assemble by piping filling onto one macaron shell and sandwiching it with another.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: <0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg