Description
Savor the delightful combination of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter with these exquisite Chocolate Peanut Butter Macarons. With their delicate, chewy shells and a luscious filling, these macarons are perfect for any occasion—be it special celebrations or a cozy weekend treat. Easy to make and visually stunning, they promise to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 3 large egg whites (about 90g)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, sift together almond flour, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder.
- In another bowl, beat egg whites until frothy. Gradually add granulated sugar and whip until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the meringue until you have a glossy batter.
- Pipe circles onto prepared sheets, allowing space between them.
- Let them rest for 30 minutes until they form a skin.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until they lift off easily.
- For the filling, mix peanut butter, unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Once cooled, match macaron shells by size and sandwich with filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Sift dry ingredients to avoid lumps for smooth shells. Experiment with different nut butters or add a sprinkle of sea salt for an extra kick. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week; let come to room temperature before serving.
