Irresistible Peanut Butter Chocolate Macarons in 5 Easy Steps
Rich, chewy, and bursting with bold flavor — an epic dessert win!
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 20 macarons 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 large egg whites, room temp
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Melted chocolate for drizzle
- Crushed peanuts or flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Beat egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt until foamy. Gradually add sugar and beat to stiff peaks.
- Sift almond flour, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder. Gently fold into meringue until glossy ribbons form.
- Pipe batter onto a lined baking sheet and tap to release air bubbles. Let rest for 30–45 minutes until a skin forms.
- Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 15–17 minutes. Cool completely before filling.
- Beat peanut butter, butter, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Pipe onto one shell and sandwich with another. Drizzle with melted chocolate and sprinkle with crushed peanuts or sea salt.
Notes
- Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for best results.
- Let shells rest to achieve crispy tops and avoid cracks.
- Store macarons in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg