Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter with these Chocolate Peanut Butter Macarons. These exquisite French treats are perfect for any occasion, from elegant gatherings to casual afternoons at home. With their smooth texture and decadent filling, they not only satisfy your sweet cravings but also impress guests with their sophisticated presentation. Whether served alongside coffee or as part of a dessert platter, these macarons are sure to be a hit. Dive into this easy-to-follow recipe and experience the joy of creating these gourmet cookies that taste as good as they look.
Ingredients
- 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 (for filling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Create a double boiler by heating water in a pot and whisk together egg whites and granulated sugar until frothy.
- Transfer to a stand mixer and whip until stiff peaks form.
- Sift almond flour, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar together, then fold into the meringue gently.
- Pipe uniform circles onto baking sheets and bake for 13 minutes.
- While cooling, beat butter and peanut butter, then mix in powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt for the filling.
- Assemble macarons by piping filling between shells.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (23g)
- Calories: 89
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 26mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 7mg