Peanut-Chocolate Macaroons

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
37%
Peanut-Chocolate Macaroons
60 min.
1
2564kcal

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If you're searching for a delightful dessert that satisfies your sweet cravings while being mindful of dietary restrictions, look no further than these irresistible Peanut-Chocolate Macaroons. With a harmonious blend of roasted peanuts and rich chocolate ganache, this recipe is a treat for both your taste buds and your health. Perfectly crafted for vegetarians, gluten-free enthusiasts, and those on a dairy-free or low FODMAP diet, these macaroons prove that indulgence doesn't have to come with a list of unpleasantries.

Imagine biting into a chewy, nutty cookie, with the rich chocolate filling melting in your mouth. Each macaroon is a delightful combination of flavors and textures, making them an excellent choice for special occasions, celebrations, or simply as a sweet pick-me-up. Plus, they are surprisingly easy to make, requiring only a few accessible ingredients and expert techniques to elevate a simple treat into a gourmet experience.

This recipe conveniently yields enough for one person, but trust us—you'll want to keep a stash on hand! Whether you're enjoying these macaroons with a cup of coffee or serving them at your next gathering, they are sure to impress. So roll up your sleeves, put on your apron, and get ready to whip up a masterpiece that showcases the beautiful marriage of peanuts and chocolate in just about 60 minutes. Happy baking!

Ingredients

  • large egg whites 
  • 0.3 cup granulated sugar 
  • 2.3 cups powdered sugar 
  • oz roasted peanuts unsalted

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk
  • blender
  • hand mixer
  • pastry bag

Directions

  1. In a food processor, whirl powdered sugar and peanuts until nuts are very finely ground.
  2. In a 3- to 4-quart pan over medium heat, bring 2 to 3 inches of water to a boil; adjust heat to maintain a very low simmer. In a large bowl or the bowl of a standing mixer, whisk sugar into egg whites. Set bowl over simmering water in pan (bottom of bowl should not touch water) and stir constantly until sugar is dissolved and mixture feels warm to the touch.
  3. Remove bowl from water and, with an electric mixer on high speed (fitted with the whisk attachment if using standing mixer), whip egg white mixture until thick, stiff peaks form. Gently fold in powdered sugar mixture.
  4. Spoon mixture into a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2-inch plain tip and, with the tip almost touching the parchment, pipe into flat 2-inch circles about 1/8 inch thick, 1 inch apart, on two cooking parchment-lined 12- by 15-inch baking sheets (see notes).
  5. Bake cookies in a 300 oven until tops are shiny and dry and edges are cracked, about 15 minutes; if baking two pans at one time, switch pan positions halfway through baking.
  6. Let cookies cool completely on sheets (about 1 1/4 hours), then remove by gently lifting them up and peeling the parchment away from the bottoms.
  7. Spread the flat side of each of half the cookies with about 1 teaspoon chocolate ganache. Top each with a second cookie, flat side toward filling.
  8. Chocolate ganache. In a heatproof bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water (bottom of bowl should not touch water), occasionally stir 6 ounces chopped bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, 2 tablespoons whipping cream, 1 tablespoon corn syrup, and 1 tablespoon butter until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth.
  9. Remove from heat and let cool until thick but not firm, about 15 minutes. Makes about 1 1/4 cups.

Nutrition Facts

Calories2564kcal
Protein10.42%
Fat32.76%
Carbs56.82%

Properties

Glycemic Index
70.09
Glycemic Load
46.54
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
39.294348198435%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:2563.51kcal
128.18%
Fat:97.76g
150.39%
Saturated Fat:14.99g
93.7%
Carbohydrates:381.43g
127.14%
Net Carbohydrates:363.77g
132.28%
Sugar:341.31g
379.23%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:1084.66mg
47.16%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:69.97g
139.95%
Manganese:4.7mg
235.09%
Vitamin B3:29.77mg
148.86%
Magnesium:347.91mg
86.98%
Phosphorus:787.79mg
78.78%
Fiber:17.66g
70.65%
Copper:1.37mg
68.32%
Folate:255.32µg
63.83%
Selenium:43.36µg
61.95%
Potassium:1762.04mg
50.34%
Vitamin B2:0.81mg
47.88%
Vitamin B1:0.63mg
42.29%
Vitamin B5:3.01mg
30.13%
Zinc:4.04mg
26.95%
Iron:4.83mg
26.84%
Vitamin B6:0.51mg
25.73%
Calcium:211.15mg
21.12%
Vitamin B12:0.12µg
1.98%
Source:My Recipes