Description
Chocolate Peanut Butter Macarons are the ultimate indulgence for dessert lovers. These delightful French treats feature a rich chocolate shell filled with a creamy peanut butter filling, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Ideal for any occasion, from birthday parties to holiday gatherings, these macarons are as visually impressive as they are delicious. With an easy-to-follow recipe, even novice bakers can create stunning results that will leave everyone craving more. Customize them with your favorite toppings or fillings to make them uniquely yours!
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 (for filling)
- 1/3 cup peanut butter (for filling)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Create meringue by heating egg whites and granulated sugar in a bowl over simmering water until frothy. Whip to stiff peaks.
- Sift together almond flour, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar; fold into meringue.
- Pipe circles onto prepared sheets and bake for 13 minutes, turning halfway.
- Prepare peanut butter filling by creaming butter and peanut butter; mix in powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until fluffy.
- Assemble macarons by piping filling between two shells.
- 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: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg