Description
Indulge in the heavenly combination of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter with these delightful Chocolate Peanut Butter Macarons. Perfect for any special occasion or a sweet everyday treat, these macarons feature a delicate shell with a luscious filling that will leave everyone craving more. Easy to customize with toppings like melted chocolate or chopped nuts, they are not only fun to make but also visually stunning on any dessert table. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a gathering, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, these macarons are sure to impress.
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 the oven to 300°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare the meringue by whisking egg whites and granulated sugar over a double boiler until frothy. Beat until stiff peaks form.
- Sift almond flour, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar together; gently fold into the meringue until it reaches a lava-like consistency.
- Pipe circles of batter onto prepared sheets and bake for 13 minutes, turning halfway through. Allow to cool completely.
- For the filling, beat together butter and peanut butter; gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until fluffy.
- Assemble by piping filling onto one macaron shell and sandwiching it with another.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg