Madeleine Cookies

Light, airy, and thoroughly sophisticated, these madeleine cookies or madeleine cakes are a buttery treat to drool over. Best of all, despite their fancy appearance, they are quite easy to make!

Makes about 24 cakes

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine French

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 203kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

3 large eggs
½ cup (100g) sugar
1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon (5g) baking powder
¼ teaspoon (1-2g) salt (optional)
8 tablespoons (113g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled to room temperature
1 tablespoon (6g) grated lemon zest, optional
powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your madeleine pan or spray it with non-stick cooking spray.
In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Then, stir in the vanilla extract.
Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
Combine the flour mixture with the beaten eggs a little at a time and fold using a spatula until all the flour has been added. Add the grated lemon zest if using.
Slowly pour in the melted butter and continue folding until thoroughly combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Spoon the batter into the prepared madeleine molds, filling each one about three-quarters full. After filling the molds, gently tap the pan on the counter to release air bubbles for an even texture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the madeleines are lightly golden around the edges and spring back when lightly pressed.
Remove from the oven and let them cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, dust the madeleines with powdered sugar if desired. Enjoy your homemade madeleines with a cup of tea or coffee!

Notes

Fully preheat your oven before baking so the madeleines rise quickly and form their iconic hump.
Since butter is a crucial ingredient, high-quality, unsalted butter enhances the flavor and texture of your madeleines.
Even if your madeleine pan is non-stick, grease it well. Otherwise, the madeleines can stick on the scalloped pan edges.
Please remember that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

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