Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Chocolate Peanut Butter Macarons, a perfect blend of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter that tantalizes your taste buds. These elegant French treats are not just visually stunning; they’re also easy to make and perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply indulging yourself, these macarons will surely impress with their delicate texture and intense flavor. With step-by-step instructions and customizable options, even novice bakers can create these delectable cookies. Elevate your dessert table with these gourmet sweets that promise to be the highlight of any event.
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 the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare Swiss meringue by heating egg whites and granulated sugar over a double boiler until frothy. Whisk until stiff peaks form.
- Sift together almond flour, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar, then gently fold into the meringue.
- Pipe circles onto prepared baking sheets, bang to release air bubbles, and bake for about 13 minutes.
- While baking, mix peanut butter and butter until smooth; add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Once cooled, fill half of the macaron shells with filling and sandwich with another shell.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg