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Classic French Madeleines Recipe

Amanda Powell
Light, buttery Classic French Madeleines are a melt-in-your-mouth cross between cake and cookie. Learn how easy it is to make these irresistible little treats.
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 6 2 cookies
Calories 316 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 tablespoons Unsalted Butter room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 3 large Egg at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour your madeleine pan and place it in the freezer.
  • Melt the butter and the sugar together and stir well to combine.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the salt, flour, and baking powder together.
  • Make a well in the middle of the flour and beat in the eggs one by one.
  • Drizzle in the butter mixture and vanilla, then stir until just combined.
  • Scoop the batter into the madeleine pan until the pan is about ⅔ full.
  • Bake for 10 - 12 minutes, or until there is a nice dome in the middle of the madeleines and the edges are a nice golden brown.
  • Enjoy the madeleines while they are still fresh.

Nutrition

Calories: 316kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 5gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 232mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17g
Keyword Baked, Baking, Butter, Cookies, Desserts, Family Meals and Snacks, Snacks, Vanilla
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