Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Chocolate Peanut Butter Macarons, a heavenly twist on traditional French pastries. These elegant treats combine the rich flavors of silky chocolate and creamy peanut butter, making them perfect for any occasion—from birthday parties to cozy evenings at home. With their smooth, crisp shells and luscious fillings, these macarons are not just delicious but also visually stunning, ensuring they’ll impress friends and family alike. Whether you’re an experienced baker or just starting out, this easy-to-follow recipe will guide you in creating these gourmet cookies that bring joy with every bite.
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 your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Create Swiss meringue by whisking egg whites and granulated sugar over a double boiler until frothy, then beat to stiff peaks.
- Sift together almond flour, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar; fold into meringue until smooth.
- Pipe batter onto prepared sheets and bake for approximately 13 minutes.
- While baking, mix butter and peanut butter until creamy, then add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Once cooled, pipe filling onto half the macaron shells and sandwich with the remaining halves.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (18g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg