Best 6 Peanut Macaroons Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful treat of peanut macaroons, a timeless classic that combines the irresistible flavors of coconut and peanuts. These bite-sized gems are a harmonious blend of chewy and crunchy textures, offering a satisfying crunch with every bite. As you savor each macaroon, the sweet and nutty flavors intertwine, leaving a lingering taste that will keep you coming back for more. This versatile recipe collection presents three variations of peanut macaroons, each with its unique twist. Whether you prefer the traditional simplicity of classic peanut macaroons, the added richness of chocolate-dipped macaroons, or the delightful surprise of peanut butter-filled macaroons, you'll find a recipe to suit your taste buds. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you with a batch of irresistible peanut macaroons, perfect for sharing with loved ones or enjoying all for yourself.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

PEANUT-FREE CHOCOLATE MACAROONS



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Peanut-free! These no-bake chocolate macaroons are also known as 'Frogs and Haystacks.' My mother has been making these since before I was born; she passed this down to me. There are many no-bake cookies out there, but I like these best. Store in an airtight container in a cool spot. These can be frozen.

Provided by maCherie

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Macaroon Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 ½ cups rolled oats
½ cup cocoa powder
½ cup flaked coconut
1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup milk
½ cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Line a work surface with waxed paper.
  • Stir oats, cocoa powder, and coconut together in a large bowl.
  • Whisk sugar, milk, and butter together in a nonstick pot; bring to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, until sugar is completely dissolved, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir vanilla extract into butter mixture.
  • Stir oat mixture into butter mixture until well-combined. Drop mixture by the spoonful onto waxed paper and let sit until set, at least 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.5 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Cholesterol 10.6 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 34.6 mg, Sugar 13.4 g

MACAROONS CON PEANUT BUTTER



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No-bake cookies made with cornflakes and peanut butter.

Provided by sal

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     No-Bake Cookie Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup white sugar
.563 cup light corn syrup
1 ¼ cups peanut butter
2 ⅓ cups cornflakes cereal
¼ cup sesame seeds

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the sugar and corn syrup to a boil, and let cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter. Mix in the cornflakes and if desired, sesame seeds. Drop spoonfuls onto waxed paper and let cool until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.4 calories, Carbohydrate 20.6 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 115.1 mg, Sugar 10.3 g

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BURGERS (FRENCH MACAROONS)



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Do Not Double This Recipe! I serve these on the petit four cart at Tru. They are very pop-able!

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 57m

Yield 36 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, plus 1/2 cup
1 1/2 cups, plus 1 tablespoon ground almonds
2 1/2 tablespoons cocoa powder
5 egg whites
1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup peanut butter, at room temperature
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Make the Macaroons: Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Line several sheet pans with parchment paper and set aside. In a bowl, combine 2 1/2 cups of the sugar, almonds, and cocoa powder.
  • In another clean dry bowl whip the egg whites with the remaining 1/2 cup sugar until medium peaks form (do not beat to stiff peaks). Fold egg whites into dry ingredients to a make a meringue. Fill the pastry bag with the meringue. (To easily fill the pastry bag, place it (with a clothespin holding it shut at the bottom) in a tall round container such as a coffee can, mayonnaise jar, or vase, folding the edge over the rim of the container.)
  • Pipe rows of kisses 1-inch in diameter (about the size of a quarter), keeping them 1/2 inch apart, onto the sheet pans. Bake until very light brown, rotating the pans after 8 minutes, about 17 minutes. Let the macaroons cool on the pan.
  • Meanwhile, make the Peanut Butter Buttercream: In a standing mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, cream the butter until light and fluffy. Add the peanut butter and whip. Add the confectioners' sugar and vanilla and whip until fluffy. Transfer the buttercream to a clean pastry bag fitted with a round tip.
  • Peel 2 macaroons off the parchment, pipe the buttercream on 1 flat side and sandwich the other flat-side down on top. Repeat with the remaining macaroons. Keep chilled in an airtight container until ready to serve.

PEANUT MACAROONS



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This is a recipe I found on an African website. It is from Sudan in North Africa. This is certainly a different macaroon recipe! I don't know the cook time or yield. To make your own superfine sugar put it in a food proccessor for 4-5 minutes. Posted for ZWT.

Provided by Chef Jean

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 1 dozen, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup peanuts, unsalted
1 egg white
1 pinch salt
3/4 cup superfine sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
wax paper

Steps:

  • Brown the peanuts under the broiler. Crush them.
  • Beat the egg white a pinch of salt until very foamy.
  • Add the sugar slowly and beat until stiff peaks form when the beater in lifted from the bowl.
  • Then add the peanuts.
  • Put the wax paper on a baking sheet. Grease it a little. Put small mounds of mixture on the paper. Bake at low heat 250 until the macaroons are golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.6, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 1.7, Sodium 39.6, Carbohydrate 29, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 26, Protein 6.9

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER MACAROONS



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Categories     Cookies     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (16 ounces) Angel Food Cake Mix
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups sweetened flaked coconut
1/2 cup peanut butter (smooth, or lightly grainy textures, work best--don't use chunky. Or low fat)
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
You'll need: Parchment paper, for lining baking sheets

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside. Place the cake mix, water, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl; mix in your electric mixer on low speed until smooth, about 30 seconds. Stop and scrape down sides of the bowl. Increase speed to medium and beat for one more minute. Add your peanut butter and cocoa powder and mix on low speed just until incorporated. Fold in the coconut. Drop the dough by rounded teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart on your prepared baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake the macaroons until they are set and just browned lightly on the edges--about 10-12 minutes. Remove from the oven and slide the parchment paper with macaroons on top onto a wire rack to cool for five minutes. Using a small metal spatula, remove the macaroons from the paper. You can re-use the parchment paper if you still have any dough left over as the macaroons will come off quite cleanly. If desired, once cooled, turn over frost the bottom (flat side) of half of the macaroons and sandwich together with a second one. I used the leftover frosting from this recipe, and man, was it good.

COCONUT PEANUT MACAROONS



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Categories     Nut

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 egg whites
1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar
1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
2 3/4 cups (675 mL) sweetened coconut, flaked or shredded
1 cup (250 mL) peanuts, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. 2. Whisk egg whites with sugar, vanilla and salt until well combined. Stir in coconut and peanuts. 3. Using 2 dessert spoons (as mixture is sticky), gather a heaping tablespoon (about 22 mL) of the mixture. Place on baking sheet and form into a tight mound. Repeat with remaining mixture, stirring mixture in bowl occasionally. Set macaroons about 2 inches (5 cm) apart on baking sheet. 4. Bake 1 sheet at time until tops of cookies are golden brown, about 13 to 15 minutes. If macaroons aren't perfectly shaped, edges can be trimmed with scissors, if desired. 5. Remove from oven and cool for 10 minutes on baking sheet. Then remove to a rack to cool completely, about 20 minutes.

Tips:

  • Use fresh coconut. Fresh coconut has a much better flavor and texture than dried coconut. If you can't find fresh coconut, you can use unsweetened shredded coconut, but the flavor will not be as good.
  • Don't overbeat the egg whites. Overbeaten egg whites will make the macaroons tough. Beat them until they are stiff peaks, but not dry.
  • Use a piping bag to shape the macaroons. A piping bag will help you create evenly shaped macaroons. If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a spoon to drop the batter onto the baking sheet.
  • Bake the macaroons until they are golden brown. The macaroons should be golden brown on the bottom and the tops should be set. If the macaroons are not baked long enough, they will be too soft. If they are baked too long, they will be too dry.
  • Let the macaroons cool completely before storing them. The macaroons will continue to harden as they cool. If you store them before they are completely cool, they will be too soft.

Conclusion:

Peanut macaroons are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for any occasion, from potlucks to holiday parties. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect peanut macaroons every time.

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