Chocolate Peanut Butter Macarons
If you’re searching for a delightful dessert that marries the decadent flavors of chocolate and peanut butter, look no further than these Chocolate Peanut Butter Macarons! With their visually stunning appearance and a creamy, dreamy filling, these macarons are sure to impress. Perfect for any occasion—be it a holiday gathering or simply satisfying your sweet tooth—these treats boast a crunchy exterior and a soft, chewy center that’s simply irresistible. Easy to make and customizable, they are a great way to bring joy to family and friends.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Total Time: 43 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 macarons 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
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 oven to 300°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a double boiler, combine egg whites and granulated sugar until warm.
- Whisk until frothy, then transfer to a stand mixer and whip into stiff peaks.
- Sift the almond flour, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar together; gently fold into meringue.
- Pipe the batter into silver dollar-sized circles on prepared sheets.
- Bake for 13 minutes, turning halfway through; cool completely before removing.
- For the filling, beat butter and peanut butter until smooth; gradually mix in powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt.
- Fill one macaron shell with the peanut butter mixture and sandwich with another shell.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (18g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg