Madeleine Cookie Recipe

We're focusing on eating as healthy as possible right now and not keeping a lot sweets or processed foods in the house to avoid mindless snacking,  but the one rule is if someone wants to put in the effort to bake something that's ok. : ) Madeleines are so simple you probably have the ingredients already in your pantry. 

You'll need a few "specialty tools" to really pull this off, including a madeleine pan (I've tried a bunch and this is my all time favorite - and inexpensive compared to others!), an electric mixer and a sieve for dusting powdered sugar. (If you don't have a sieve you can put the powdered sugar in a bowl and dip like we did last night.) 

This recipe is one of my all time favorites - tag me on Instagram if you make them! I'd love to see!

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Madeleine Cookie Recipe

Makes 12 cookies

Ingredients. 

• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup butter + more for greasing pan
• 1/8 teaspoon salt 
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup flour
• zest of 1 lemon
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar 

Method. 

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit
• Butter your madeleine pan and lightly dust with flour. 
• Melt 1/4 cup butter on the stove and set aside to cool to room temperature. 
• Mix eggs, salt, and vanilla extract on high until pale and fluffy. Add pure cane sugar and beat until soft peaks form when you lift the mixer (takes roughly 7-10 minutes).  
• Gently  fold in flour 1/4 cup at a time. 
• Add grated lemon and slowly fold in melted butter. 
• Spoon into cookie molds (filling about 3/4 full) and bake for 12-20 minutes depending on your oven. Cookies are done when they're springy to the touch and lightly browned on the underside. 
• Let cookies cool on a baking rack and use a sieve to dust with powdered sugar. Serve warm! 

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