Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Chocolate Peanut Butter Macarons, where rich chocolate meets creamy peanut butter in a perfect harmony of flavors. These elegant French cookies are not only visually stunning but also incredibly delicious, making them an ideal treat for birthday celebrations, holiday gatherings, or simply as a sweet indulgence at home. With their light and airy texture complemented by a luscious filling, these macarons are sure to impress anyone lucky enough to taste them. Whether you’re a baking novice or an experienced pastry chef, this simple recipe will guide you through creating these irresistible gourmet snacks that everyone will love.
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 your oven to 300°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a double boiler, combine egg whites and granulated sugar until frothy.
- Whip the mixture in a stand mixer until stiff peaks form.
- Sift together almond flour, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar; fold into the meringue gently.
- Pipe small circles onto prepared sheets and bake for 13 minutes.
- While baking, mix butter and peanut butter; add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt to create the filling.
- Once cooled, assemble macarons by sandwiching the filling between two shells.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (15g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg