Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Chocolate Peanut Butter Macarons, where rich chocolate meets creamy peanut butter in a stunning meringue shell. These elegant French treats are not only visually appealing but also incredibly delicious, making them perfect for birthdays, holidays, or simply as a sweet indulgence. With their unique flavor combination and eye-catching presentation, these macarons are sure to impress your family and friends.
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 the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a double boiler, combine egg whites and granulated sugar, whisking until frothy.
- Whip the egg mixture to stiff peaks using a stand mixer.
- Sift together almond flour, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar; fold into the meringue gently.
- Pipe small circles onto the baking sheets and let rest for about 30 minutes.
- Bake for 13 minutes, rotating halfway through.
- Prepare the peanut butter filling by beating together butter and peanut butter, then adding powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Once cooled, pipe the filling onto one macaron shell and sandwich with another.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (15g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg