Classic Lemon Madeleines
These Classic Lemon Madeleines cookies are soft, buttery, & delicious. Enjoy delicate French cookies that are super easy to make and give out as DIY Gifts
Ingredients
- 2 Eggs
- 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter
- 3/4 teaspoon Vanilla or Lemon Extract
- 1/8 teaspoon Salt
- 1/3 cup Sugar
- 1/2 cup Flour sifted
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
- 1 tablespoon Orange Zest
- 2 tablespoons Confectioners Sugar to dust
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
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Prepare molds with butter and dust with flour. Melt butter, and allow to cool to room temperature.
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Beat eggs, vanilla and salt until frothy. Gradually add sugar while beating for 8 to 10 minutes. Mixture will form ribbons when you lift the beater
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Fold flour 1/3 cup at a time into egg mixture. Add both zests. Pour melted butter over batter and gently fold until well combined.
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Scoop batter into molds, bake around 15 minutes, until cake is golden brown around edges. Don't over bake, it may cause cookies to become too dry.
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Remove from molds to cooling rack and dust with confectioners’ sugar.