Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Chocolate Peanut Butter Macarons, where rich chocolate meets creamy peanut butter in a stunning dessert. These delicate French cookies are perfect for any occasion, from birthday celebrations to cozy nights in. With their eye-catching appearance and an unforgettable flavor combination that everyone loves, these macarons are sure to impress your guests. The silky peanut butter filling nestled between chocolate shells creates a luxurious treat that satisfies any sweet tooth. Fun to make and customizable, these macarons can be topped with melted chocolate or nuts for a personalized twist. Bring a touch of elegance to your dessert table with this irresistible recipe.
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 and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl over simmering water, whisk together egg whites and granulated sugar until the sugar is dissolved.
- Transfer to a stand mixer and whip until stiff peaks form.
- Sift together almond flour, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar into the meringue.
- Gently fold until the batter flows smoothly.
- Pipe small circles onto prepared sheets and let sit for about 30 minutes.
- Bake for 13 minutes, rotating halfway through.
- While cooling, beat together peanut butter and butter, then mix in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until fluffy.
- Pipe the filling onto half of the macaron shells and sandwich them together.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (30g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg