5.0 from 6 votes
Citrus Madeleines
A light and fluffy pound cake style cookie that is perfect for anytime. Make orange, lime or lemon madeleines.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Chill Time
1 hr
Servings: 16 cookies
Calories: 113 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons citrus extract (lemon, lime or orange)
- 2 teaspoons Citrus zest (lemon, lime or orange)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled slightly (1 stick)
Instructions
- Beat together the eggs and granulated sugar using a hand or stand mixer set on medium speed until smooth and creamy-- 10 minutes. You’ll know the mixture is ready when is flows like warm caramel sauce.
- Add the citrus extract and zest and mix just to combine.
- Add in the flour and baking powder and fold them in gently so the egg mixture does not deflate.
- Fold in the melted and cooled butter.
- Place the madeleine batter in the fridge to chill for one hour.
- Near the end of the chilling step, preheat the oven to 350F and grease a standard madeleine pan with melted butter and non-stick cooking spray.
- Scoop batter into the molds until they are ¾ full (I used a 1 tablespoon scoop) and bake until the madeleines are light brown--about 12-13 minutes.
- Transfer the madeleines to a wire rack to cool.
- Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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Notes
- Storing: These citrus cookies can be enjoyed immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- These citrus cookies can be enjoyed immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Freezing: Freeze cooked and cooled citrus madeleines by wrapping them in plastic wrap, then adding them to a freezer-safe bag or airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw on the counter for 1-2 hours or until the chill is gone.
- Freeze cooked and cooled citrus madeleines by wrapping them in plastic wrap, then adding them to a freezer-safe bag or airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw on the counter for 1-2 hours or until the chill is gone.
Nutrition Information
Calories
113kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
39mg
(13%)
Sodium
10mg
(0%)
Potassium
32mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
211IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 113
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 113kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 32mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 211IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.