Chocolate Peanut Butter Macarons

Savour the delicious fusion of chocolate and peanut butter by biting into these delicious macarons. Ideal for any situation

Ingredients:

• 2/3 cup almond flour
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 large egg whites, room temperature
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar for filling
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder for filling
• 1-2 tablespoons milk for filling
• Pinch of salt
• Chocolate ganache optional
• Crushed peanuts optional
• Cocoa powder for dusting optional

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 300F 150C

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper

In a food processor, combine almond flour, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder

Pulse until well combined and fine in texture

Sift the almond mixture into a large bowl to remove any lumps

Set aside

In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until they are foamy

Gradually add granulated sugar while continuing to beat

Beat until stiff peaks form

Fold the almond mixture into the egg white mixture in three batches, being gentle to keep the batter airy

Add vanilla extract and a pinch of salt while folding

Transfer the batter into a piping bag with a round tip

Pipe small rounds onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about an inch apart

Tap the baking sheet on the counter to release any air bubbles and let the macarons sit for 20-30 minutes, or until they develop a skin on the surface

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the macarons have formed feet and are set

Let them cool completely on the baking sheet

In a mixing bowl, combine creamy peanut butter, softened butter, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder for the filling

Add milk as needed to achieve a smooth, spreadable consistency

Pair up the macaron shells based on size and spread a generous amount of the peanut butter filling on one shell

Top with another shell to create a sandwich

Optionally, drizzle chocolate ganache over the macarons and sprinkle crushed peanuts on top

Dust with cocoa powder if desired

Allow the macarons to rest in the fridge for a few hours or overnight to mature and develop their flavors

Serve and enjoy your delicious chocolate peanut butter macarons