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Chocolate Peanut Butter Macarons

Decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Macarons You’ll Love

These Chocolate Peanut Butter Macarons combine rich chocolate shells with a creamy peanut butter filling, bringing gourmet dessert flavors to your table.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 53 minutes
Servings: 12 macarons
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Macaron Shells
  • 3 large Egg Whites Room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can consider a sugar substitute
  • 1 cup Almond Flour Can replace with sunflower seed flour for nut-free
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sifted
  • 1/3 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Dutch-processed cocoa is better
For the Creamy Filling
  • 1/2 cup Butter Plant-based for dairy-free option
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter Natural varieties are best
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Pure vanilla yields better results
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Stand mixer
  • piping bag
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Combine egg whites and sugar in a heat-safe bowl over simmering water and whisk for about 1 to 1.5 minutes until frothy.
  3. Transfer the meringue mixture to a stand mixer and beat on high until stiff peaks form, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Sift together almond flour, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar, then gently fold into the meringue until the batter is 'lava-like'.
  5. Fill a piping bag with the macaron batter and cut the tip to create an opening for piping.
  6. Pipe circular shapes about 1.5 inches in diameter on the prepared sheets, leaving space between each.
  7. Tap the sheets on the counter to release air bubbles and let the batter sit for 30 minutes to crust over.
  8. Bake the macarons for about 13 minutes, rotating the sheets halfway through.
  9. Cool on the baking sheets for 5 to 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Beat together the peanut butter and butter, then mix in powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until fluffy.
  11. Fill half the macarons with the creamy peanut butter filling, then sandwich with the remaining halves.
  12. Optional: Drizzle melted chocolate and sprinkle with chopped peanuts for garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Macarons are better enjoyed fresh, but can be stored for up to 1 day at room temperature or up to 1 week in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

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