Gourmet Madeleine Cookies
Elevate your baking game with these Gourmet Madeleine Cookies, a French classic that’s as elegant as it is delicious. Featuring a tender, buttery crumb with subtle hints of vanilla and zesty lemon, these shell-shaped delights are the ultimate tea-time indulgence. The secret to their signature texture lies in the airy, ribbon-like egg and sugar mixture, combined with a touch of baking powder for a perfect rise and chilled batter for enhanced flavor. Baked to golden perfection in a traditional madeleine pan, their delicate scalloped edges and characteristic hump make them as beautiful as they are irresistible. Finish them with a dusting of powdered sugar for a sophisticated touch, and serve alongside your favorite cup of coffee or tea. Ideal for special occasions or an everyday treat, this recipe is a must-try for amateur and experienced bakers alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 120 g All-purpose flour
- 100 g Granulated sugar
- 120 g Unsalted butter
- 2 Large eggs
- 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp Lemon zest
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 15 g Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
Melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan or microwave until completely liquefied. Set it aside to cool to room temperature.
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set the dry ingredients aside.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer on medium speed for 5-7 minutes, until the mixture becomes pale, thick, and ribbon-like.
Add the vanilla extract and lemon zest to the egg mixture, gently folding in until incorporated.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture using a spatula, being careful not to deflate the batter.
Slowly drizzle the cooled melted butter into the batter while folding it in gently. Ensure it’s fully combined but do not overmix.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the batter for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight) to chill and allow the flavors to meld.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a madeleine pan by greasing it with butter or nonstick spray and lightly dusting it with flour. Shake out any excess flour.
Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of batter into each mold of the prepared pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 full. The batter will naturally spread out as it bakes.
Bake the madeleines in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers spring back when lightly touched.
Remove the pan from the oven and allow the madeleines to cool for 1-2 minutes in the molds, then gently release them by tapping the pan onto a flat surface or using a small knife to lift the edges.
Cool the madeleines completely on a wire rack. Dust them lightly with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1910 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 114.1 g | 146% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.2 g | 316% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 638 mg | 213% | |
| Sodium | 1199 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 211.9 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 115.3 g | ||
| Protein | 25.3 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 103 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 301 mg | 6% | |
*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.
