Step into the world of delicate French pastries with our comprehensive guide to making delectable madeleine cookies. These shell-shaped treats, originating from the picturesque region of Lorraine, France, have captivated taste buds for centuries with their distinctive shape, soft and airy texture, and delightful flavors. Our curated collection of madeleine cookie recipes offers a range of options to suit every palate, from classic to contemporary variations. Embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind creating these exquisite cookies, ensuring perfect results every time. Whether you prefer traditional madeleines with a hint of lemon zest or crave indulgent variations infused with chocolate, nuts, or seasonal fruits, we have a recipe that will satisfy your cravings. Prepare to indulge in the timeless charm of madeleine cookies, perfect for afternoon tea parties, special occasions, or simply as a delightful treat to brighten your day.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
MADELEINE COOKIES
Tried this recipe several times, and never failed. Both my family and friends love the cookies a lot.
Provided by lizshary
Categories Dessert
Time 1h13m
Yield 30 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix the sugar and grated lemon peel together in a large bowl, and set the mixture aside for about an hour.
- Pour the eggs into the mixture, and mix them together.
- Add milk, and mix until blended.
- Mix in flour, baking powder and vanilla sugar.
- Add the softened butter, and mix until blended.
- Cover the bowl and put it in the fridge for about an hour. (Personally, I don't think this step is necessary.)
- You'd better get a non-stick Madeleine mold, and you need to butter and flour the pan before pouring the batter into it. Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Spoon the batter into the pan. Fill about 2/3 of the pan. Bake until puffed and brown (13-15 min).
- Remove the cookies from the pan when they are still hot. Let them cool on a cooling rack.
- You can slightly butter and flour the pan again for the next batch.
- Dust the cookies with icing sugar before serving.
MADELEINE COOKIES
Classic madeleines -- those perfectly delicate shell-shaped cookies -- are flavored with lemon or orange zest, but variations include chocolate, cocoa, almond paste, or nuts. Baked in scallop-shaped molds, these cookies are tender with a tight-grained interior and a delicate crust.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes 24 large cookies
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325 degrees. In a small saucepan, melt butter until light amber in color.
- Brush madeleine pan with melted butter, and dust lightly with flour. Place hazelnuts and 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade, and process until very fine.
- Combine hazelnut mixture, 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, flour, and salt in a medium bowl. Add egg whites and vanilla, and whisk to combine. Add melted browned butter, and whisk until incorporated. With a tablespoon, fill molds evenly, about 3/4 of the way. Transfer to oven, and bake 14 to 18 minutes. Cool 2 minutes, and remove from pan. Cool completely on a rack, ridged side up. Dust cookies with confectioners' sugar.
GOURMET MADELEINE COOKIES
Delicious and soft French cookies. The recipe is from Bon Appetit Magazine (January 2000). "This cookie launched a thousand memories - and a literary masterpiece - for Marcel Proust. The group enjoys madeleines with tea, just as the narrator did in Swann's Way." Uses a special madeleine pan (a metal mold with scallop-shaped indentations, sold at cookware stores).
Provided by blucoat
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 20 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F Generously butter and flour pan for large madeleines (about 3x1 1/4 inches).
- Using electric mixer, beat eggs and 2/3 cup sugar in large bowl just to blend. Beat in vanilla, lemon peel and salt. Add flour; beat just until blended. Gradually add cooled melted butter in steady stream, beating just until blended.
- Spoon 1 tablespoon batter into each indentation in pan. Bake until puffed and brown, about 10-16 minutes. Cool 5 minutes. Gently remove from pan. Repeat process, buttering and flouring pan before each batch. (Can be made 1 day ahead.).
- Dust cookies with powdered sugar.
PINA COLADA MADELEINE COOKIES
This is a super-quick, very yummy cookie that meshes well in any island or Latin-themed gathering.
Provided by Ingrid Hoffmann
Categories dessert
Time 24m
Yield about 4 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Put the cake mix in a mixing bowl and add the butter. Using a pastry blender or 2 forks, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the eggs, milk and rum. Beat with a wooden spoon until you form a smooth batter. Fold in coconut until evenly distributed.
- Spray 2 madeleine molds with nonstick cooking spray. Using a tablespoon, drop the batter into the molds filling halfway. If you don't have madeleine molds, you may drop the batter on an ungreased baking pan. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the cookies are nicely browned. Let cool in the pan then turn out onto a platter. Repeat method with remaining batter.
HAZELNUT MADELEINE COOKIES
These soft, cakelike cookies have a delicate hazelnut flavor—perfect for making great memories! They're baked in the distinctive shell-shaped madeleine pan, available in kitchen specialty stores. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a food processor, combine the hazelnuts and confectioners' sugar; cover and process until nuts are finely chopped. Set aside. Melt 1 tablespoon butter; brush two 12-shell madeleine pans with butter. Dust with 2 tablespoons flour; tap pans to remove excess flour and set aside. Place remaining 1/2 cup butter in a saucepan; melt over low heat until it turns a light amber color, 4-5 minutes. Set aside to cool., In a large bowl, beat egg yolks and sugar until thick and a pale lemon color. Stir in melted butter and vanilla. Combine the baking powder, salt and remaining flour; stir into butter mixture just until combined. In a small bowl, beat egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. Gently fold in reserved nut mixture., With a tablespoon, fill prepared pans two-thirds full. Bake at 325° until golden brown, 18-20 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes before inverting pans onto wire racks to remove cookies. Cool completely. Lightly dust with additional confectioners' sugar if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 78mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients, especially butter and eggs.
- Make sure the butter and eggs are at room temperature before starting.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat the eggs in one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- Sift the flour and baking powder together before adding them to the batter.
- Fold the flour mixture into the batter gently, until just combined.
- Do not overmix the batter, as this will make the cookies tough.
- Chill the batter for at least 30 minutes before baking.
- Bake the cookies in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before serving.
Conclusion:
Madeleines are a delicious and classic French cookie that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little care and attention, you can make perfect madeleines at home. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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