Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of Chocolate Peanut Butter Macarons, a perfect fusion of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter nestled within elegant French pastry shells. These stunning treats are ideal for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply treating yourself to something special. The smooth texture and irresistible flavor make each bite a dream come true! With the versatility to customize fillings and toppings, these macarons are not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual delight that will impress your guests.
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 and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a double boiler, heat egg whites and granulated sugar until melted, then whip until stiff peaks form.
- Sift together almond flour, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar, then gently fold into the meringue.
- Pipe silver dollar-sized circles onto prepared sheets and bake for approximately 13 minutes.
- For the filling, beat together peanut butter, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until fluffy.
- Once cooled, sandwich filling between macaron shells.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (approximately 30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg