Easy Madeleines with Gluten Free Option
Delicate, buttery, and effortlessly elegant, these Easy Madeleines with a Gluten-Free Option are the perfect treat for tea time, dessert, or a mid-afternoon indulgence. Featuring a light, spongy texture and a subtle hint of vanilla with optional lemon zest, these classic French cookies come together with minimal effort in just 15 minutes of prep time. The recipe includes step-by-step instructions to create the iconic madeleine "hump" through a simple chilling technique, and it offers versatility with a gluten-free flour substitution for those with dietary needs. Serve these golden, shell-shaped delights freshly baked with a dusting of powdered sugar for an irresistible presentation. Ideal for entertaining or savoring at home, these madeleines are a must-bake for cookie enthusiasts and gluten-free bakers alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 113 grams unsalted butter
- 120 grams all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for the GF option)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
Melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat or in the microwave. Set aside to cool slightly.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend), baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a separate mixing bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on high speed for 3-4 minutes until the mixture is pale and thick.
Add the vanilla extract and optional lemon zest to the egg mixture and beat for another 30 seconds.
Gently fold the flour mixture into the egg mixture in two additions until just combined.
Slowly drizzle the melted butter into the batter, folding gently to combine. Be careful not to overmix.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the batter in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight. Chilling is important to achieve the classic madeleine hump.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease the madeleine mold with butter or nonstick spray, then dust with flour. Shake off any excess flour.
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of batter into each mold, filling each mold about 3/4 full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the madeleines are golden around the edges and spring back when lightly pressed with your finger.
Remove the madeleines from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 1-2 minutes. Then gently remove them from the molds and place them on a wire rack to cool completely.
If desired, dust the cooled madeleines with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
153 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.6 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 51 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 98 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.8 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.1 g | ||
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 8 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 25 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
