Description
Chocolate Peanut Butter Macarons are a heavenly fusion of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter, making them the ultimate indulgent treat. These delightful French pastries boast delicate shells that encase a luscious filling, perfect for elevating any celebration or satisfying your sweet cravings.
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 (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a double boiler, combine egg whites and granulated sugar; whisk until frothy.
- Transfer to a stand mixer and whip until stiff peaks form.
- Sift almond flour, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar; gently fold into meringue.
- Pipe circles onto prepared sheets and tap to remove air bubbles; bake for 13 minutes.
- For the filling, beat together butter and peanut butter, gradually adding powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until fluffy.
- Assemble by piping filling onto half of the macaron shells and sandwiching with the other halves.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (15g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: <5mg