Go Back

Chocolate Peanut Butter Macarons – Rich, Decadent, Bakery-Style

French chocolate macarons filled with creamy peanut butter frosting.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 58 minutes
Servings: 20 macarons
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.25 cups almond flour finely ground
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 3 egg whites room temperature
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup peanut butter creamy

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Sift almond flour, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder.
  2. Whip egg whites and sugar to stiff peaks.
  3. Fold dry ingredients into meringue.
  4. Pipe batter and rest until skin forms.
  5. Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 15–18 minutes.
  6. Fill shells with peanut butter filling and assemble.

Notes

Allow macarons to mature overnight for best texture.