Classic French Madeleines
These madeleine cookies are elegant and delicious!
Light and fluffy on the inside and crisp on the outside, these Classic French Madeleines are completely irresistible. And they're easier to make than you might think! Just make the cookie batter, pour into a prepared tin, and bake! You're only a half hour away from having a batch of sweet, lemony madeleines. They're the perfect afternoon sweet treat, and they are sure to "wow" your friends and family.
From the Chef: "This French cookie delicacy pairs wonderfully with your afternoon tea out on the front porch. I love making these for my niece’s tea parties to add an authentic touch."
Yields20 cookies
Preparation Time10 min
Cooking Time14 min
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- Confectioner's sugar for dusting
Classic French Madeleines Recipe
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Butter and flour a nonstick madeleine pan.
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In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or in a medium bowl using a hand mixer, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until blended. Beat in the vanilla, lemon zest, and sea salt.
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Add the flour and beat until blended. Gradually add the butter slowly until blended.
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Spoon 1 tablespoon of the batter into each indentation in the prepared pan.
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Bake until puffy and brown, 12 to 14 minutes.
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Cool for 5 minutes. Carefully remove from the pan.
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Let the pan cool. Repeat the process with the remainder of the batter.
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Dust with confectioners’ sugar. Serve.
