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Lemon Madeleines
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Lemon Madeleines

Lemon Madeleines ~ learn how to make classic French cakes with their signature texture and refreshing citrus taste, perfect with coffee or tea.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
chill time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 18 mins
Servings: 16 madeleines
Calories: 93 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 6 Tbsp butter unsalted
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • lemon zest of 1 large
  • 2 large egg
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

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  1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan and set aside to cool partially (it can still be warm but should not be hot to the touch).
  2. In a medium size mixing bowl, combine the sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk well to combine.
  3. Add the lemon zest and whisk to combine.
  4. In a small bowl, beat the eggs until smooth.
  5. Add the eggs and the vanilla extract to the bowl of dry ingredients. Fold together gently until mostly mixed together (a bit of dry flour is fine).
  6. Next, add the partially cooled butter, a little at a time, folding everything together as you go. I did this in about 3 stages. Fold just until everything is evenly incorporated. The batter should be fairly thick and shiny. It will thicken up more in the fridge.
  7. Cover your batter bowl tightly, and chill in the fridge for 1 hour.
  8. Preheat oven to 400F and prepare your madeleine pan by brushing each madeleine well with melted butter or oil. Make sure to do this well, especially if your pan is not non-stick.
  9. Place a generous 1 Tbsp of batter into each well. You should be able to make 16 madeleines just about exactly. If you make less than that, you might have filled your madeleine molds too high, so try to divide the batter into 16 cookies as exactly as possible. The molds should look about 2/3-3/4 full.
  10. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until risen in the middle and turning golden brown on the edges.
  11. Remove the pan from the oven. Using a fork or a small butter knife, remove the madeleines from the pan promptly and transfer to a baking rack - if they cool too much in the pan they are more likely to stick.
  12. Dust with powdered sugar and enjoy warm or allow to cool. Madeleines are best eaten the day they are made, so don't procrastinate!

Nutrition Information

Calories 93kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g (2%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Trans Fat 0.2g (10%) Cholesterol 35mg (12%) Sodium 28mg (1%) Potassium 29mg (1%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 165IU (3%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16 madeleines

Amount Per Serving

Calories 93

% Daily Value*

Calories 93kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 35mg 12%
Sodium 28mg 1%
Potassium 29mg 1%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 165IU 3%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

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