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Chocolate Peanut Butter Macarons

Delicate chocolate macaron shells filled with rich, creamy peanut butter filling, perfect for fall baking and elegant desserts.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 46 minutes
Servings: 18 macarons
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French-Inspired
Calories: 155
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Macaron Shells
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1.75 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 3 egg whites room temperature
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
Peanut Butter Filling
  • 0.5 cup peanut butter creamy
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream as needed

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Sifter
  • Piping bag
  • Baking sheets

Method
 

  1. Sift almond flour, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder together.
  2. Beat egg whites with granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
  3. Fold dry ingredients into egg whites until batter flows smoothly.
  4. Pipe rounds, rest, and bake at 300°F for 14–16 minutes.
  5. Prepare peanut butter filling and sandwich cooled shells.

Notes

For best flavor and texture, let macarons mature in the refrigerator for 24 hours before serving.