Madeleine Cookies

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3,602 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    40 cookies

  • Calories

    101 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    French

Madeleine Cookies

Madeleine Cookies are small, shell-shaped sponge cakes made by beating eggs and sugar until smooth, then folding in flour and melted butter. The batter is spooned into specialized pans and baked to a tender, golden-brown finish. These light-textured cookies feature a delicate crumb and subtle vanilla flavor, making them suitable for teatime or light desserts.

Description

The Madeleine Cookies recipe begins with beating four eggs and one cup of sugar until a smooth, even mixture forms, followed by incorporating vanilla extract and salt. The flour is then blended in small amounts to maintain the batter’s lightness. Melted unsalted butter is added gradually with gentle mixing to avoid overbeating and to preserve the sponge-like texture.

The batter is spooned into each mold cup of a madeleine pan without spreading as it naturally spreads and shapes during baking. The cookies bake at 375°F for 10-15 minutes, developing a golden-brown exterior with a soft crumb inside. Once slightly cooled, they are removed from the pan to complete cooling.

These cookies have a tender, airy texture characteristic of classic madeleines, alongside a gentle vanilla aroma. Their size and shape make them ideal for serving with tea or coffee as a refined treat.

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Ingredients

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  • 4 egg
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 1/4 cup butter melted, unsalted

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Beat eggs together with sugar until you get a smooth and even texture. Beat in vanilla and salt.
  2. In small portions, add flour to the mixture and blend it right until it looks mixed. Gradually add butter in steady stream, beat only until mixed.
  3. Spoon batter into each pan well. You don’t need to spread them, as they will melt and spread nicely on their own.
  4. Bake for 10-15 minutes, until golden brown. Cool for a few minutes and remove from the pan.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 101kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 32mg (11%) Sodium 36mg (2%) Potassium 15mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 200IU (4%) Calcium 5mg (1%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 40cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 101 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 101kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 32mg 11%
Sodium 36mg 2%
Potassium 15mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 200IU 4%
Calcium 5mg 1%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

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

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