Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Macarons! These exquisite treats harmoniously blend the rich flavors of chocolate and creamy peanut butter, enhanced with a satisfying crunch from pretzels. Perfect for any gathering or as a special dessert at home, these macarons are visually stunning and utterly delicious. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or simply treating yourself, their unique flavor profile is sure to impress all who taste them!
Ingredients
Scale
- 120 grams egg whites (approx. 4 large eggs)
- 120 grams granulated sugar
- 200 grams powdered sugar
- 130 grams almond flour
- 15 grams cocoa powder
- 55 grams unsalted butter (softened)
- 180 grams powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 45 grams heavy cream
- 65 grams creamy peanut butter
- 85 grams dark chocolate (melted, for garnish)
- 20 grams crushed pretzels (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sift together almond flour, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder in a bowl.
- Whip egg whites in a stand mixer until foamy; gradually add granulated sugar and whip to stiff peaks.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the meringue using a rubber spatula until smooth.
- Pipe rounds on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes at 160°C (320°F).
- Cool shells before filling with whipped peanut butter frosting made by beating softened butter, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and peanut butter until smooth.
- Assemble macarons by matching shells and filling them; drizzle with melted chocolate and sprinkle with crushed pretzels.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg