Description
Christmas Decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Macarons are a festive delight that perfectly marries rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter flavors within delicate, airy shells. These macarons are not only visually stunning but also a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, making them the perfect addition to your holiday celebrations. This easy-to-follow recipe will elevate your dessert game and leave everyone craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 3 large egg whites (aged at room temperature)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Sift almond flour, cocoa powder, and half the sugar in one bowl. In another bowl, whisk egg whites until foamy, then gradually add the remaining sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the meringue until just combined.
- Pipe small circles onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them an inch apart. Tap sheets to release air bubbles and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes without browning. Cool completely before filling with chocolate-peanut butter ganache.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (25g)
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg