Lemon Madeleine Cookies

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4.8

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Resting Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    24

  • Calories

    70 kcal

  • Cuisine

    French

Lemon Madeleine Cookies

Madeleine cookies are delicious cake-like cookies with a crispy exterior and soft interior. This Lemon Madeleines recipe has bright citrus flavor, making it the perfect companion to a cup of coffee or tea.

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Ingredients

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  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour (plus extra for coating pan)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • pinch salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • Juice and zest of half a lemon
  • 1/2 cup salted butter (melted) (plus extra for coating pan)
  • Confectioners’ sugar for sprinkling
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and coat a madeleine pan with butter then sprinkle each section with flour. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
  3. Using a stand or electric mixer, beat eggs and sugar until creamy. Add lemon juice and lemon zest and continue mixing.
  4. Melt the butter and slowly mix into your wet ingredients until thoroughly combined.
  5. Fold in dry ingredients just until combined. Cover the bowl with a dish towel and allow for the batter to rest for about 30 minutes. 
  6. Fill the molds of your madeleine pan about ¾ of the way and tap to ensure no air bubbles form. 
  7. Bake for about 8 to 10 minutes or until edges become golden brown. 
  8. Sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar before serving.

Notes

  • The calories shown are based on the recipe making 24 cookies, with 1 serving being 1 cookie. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1cookie Calories 70kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 25mg (8%) Sodium 39mg (2%) Potassium 26mg (1%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 140IU (3%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 70 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cookie
Calories 70kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 39mg 2%
Potassium 26mg 1%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 140IU 3%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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