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5 from 1 vote

Classic French Madeleines

Make these easy classic french cookies! They take no time at all and are made with just 6 ingredients!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Servings: 18 cakes
Calories: 100kcal

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup (148 g) granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup (90 g) all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 4 large egg whites room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (113 g, 8 Tablespoons) unsalted butter melted

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Prepare your pans by brushing with softened butter. If you are using mold that is not non-stick then also dust with flour.
  • In a bowl, sift together the sugar, flour, and baking powder. Stir in your lemon zest.
  • Stir in the egg whites until smooth.
  • Stir in the butter until smooth.
  • Fill a piping bag with your batter, and pipe into the your prepared pans. Be sure to leave a little room at the top for the cookies to expand in the oven. If you have leftover batter, you can just store in the refrigerator.
  • Bake for about 8-10 minutes until slightly browned around the edges, and the cakes spring back to the touch.
  • Remove from the oven, and sprinkle with confectioners sugar, then pop out of the molds and allow to cool on a cooling rack.

Notes

  • Adapted from James Peterson
  • Madeleine Pan:
    • If you are using a silicone baking mold or a non-stick mold (which is what I used): Then be sure to brush the molds with softened butter. This will give the cookies a bit of crispy exterior, which I totally love. And help to not stick even further.
    • If you are not using a non-stick mold: Then brush with softened butter first then dust with flour. Then tap out the excess flour. If you see any "bald spots" then dust with flour again. Madeleines can have a tendency to stick with these kinds of molds, so be sure they are completely covered.
  • Storage: These cookies will stay crispy on the outside and fluffy in the middle for about 3 days. Just be sure to place them in an airtight container after they have completely cooled. They will still be quite delicious after a few days but lose some of their crispness.
  • Freezing: Cool completely. Do not dust with powdered sugar. Place in a sealable freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature, out of the bag, and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 158IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg