Madeleine Cookie Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2/3 cup sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 9 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus more for greasing the molds
• 1 tablespoon honey
• Zest from one lemon
• Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush Madeleine molds with melted butter and refrigerate for 5 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, beat sugar and eggs until light and fluffy.
3. Sift flour, salt, and baking powder over egg mixture, and fold gently using a spatula.
4. Add vanilla extract, honey, melted butter, and lemon zest, and mix until well combined.
5. Fill each mold with the batter, about 3/4 full.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are puffed up.
7. Remove Madeleines from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes in the molds.
8. Using a butter knife or small spatula, gently remove the Madeleines from the molds and place them on a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Dust confectioners’ sugar on top of each Madeleine.
10. Serve and enjoy!

Verdict:

These delicate Madeleine cookies have a light texture and subtle sweetness that are sure to impress your taste buds. Perfect for a morning or afternoon tea, they are easy to make and are a great treat to have on hand. Give them a try and you won’t be disappointed!

Serving Suggestions:

Serve Madeleines with a cup of tea or coffee. They can also be enjoyed as a dessert with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream on top.