Ingredients
- 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 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Create Swiss meringue by heating egg whites and granulated sugar over steaming water until frothy.
- Whip meringue until stiff peaks form.
- Sift together almond flour, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar; gently fold into meringue.
- Pipe circles onto prepared sheets and let rest before baking for about 13 minutes.
- While shells cool, beat peanut butter and butter; mix in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until fluffy.
- Assemble macarons by piping filling onto one shell and topping with another.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Ensure egg whites are room temperature for better volume. Let piped macarons rest to form a skin before baking for perfect rise. Feel free to experiment with different fillings or toppings for a unique twist.
