Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of Chocolate Peanut Butter Macarons, a delectable treat that combines the classic flavors of chocolate and peanut butter. These elegant French cookies feature a crispy outer shell with a soft, chewy center, filled with a luscious peanut butter frosting. Perfect for any occasion—be it birthdays, holidays, or simply a sweet craving—these macarons will impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds. With their stunning appearance and irresistible flavor, they are sure to become a favorite dessert for chocolate lovers everywhere.
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 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.
- Beat mixture in a stand mixer until stiff peaks form.
- Sift almond flour, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar; fold into meringue until smooth.
- Pipe circles onto baking sheets; let rest for 20 minutes before baking.
- Bake for 13 minutes, allowing them to cool completely.
- For the filling, beat butter and peanut butter together; add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until fluffy.
- Assemble by piping filling between two macaron shells.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (15g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: <5mg