Madeleines (the Best, Easiest Recipe, with Video!)
Learn how to make Madeleines like a pro! This foolproof recipe requires no fancy technique and no resting period, but makes flawless cookies (/butter cakes!) every time! Includes a how-to video!
Preheat oven to 375F (190C) and whisk together 1 Tablespoon melted butter and 1 ½ teaspoons flour. Use a pastry brush to lightly but thoroughly grease every cavity of your madeleine pan. Set aside.
1 Tablespoon unsalted butter, 1 ½ teaspoons all-purpose flour
In a small heatproof bowl, melt remaining 10 Tablespoons of butter. Set aside to cool.
10 Tablespoons unsalted butter
In a large bowl, combine eggs, sugars, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk vigorously until thoroughly combined (about 30 seconds).
2 large eggs, ½ cup granulated sugar, 3 Tablespoons light brown sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, ⅛ teaspoon salt
Sift flour into the egg mixture, about ⅓ of the flour at a time, gently stirring into egg mixture after each addition.
1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
Drizzle cooled melted butter around the edge of the batter and add zest, if using. Gently fold into batter using a spatula until ingredients are thoroughly combined (but do not over-mix).
2 teaspoons lemon or orange zest
Drop batter by heaping Tablespoon into prepared pan.
Transfer to center rack of 375F (190C) preheated oven and bake for 9 minutes or madeleines are light golden brown and spring back when lightly touched. Remove to a cooling rack to cool immediately.
If your madeleine pan did not hold all of the batter, allow the pan to cool before re-brushing with butter/flour mixture and refilling with batter and baking your next batch.
If desired, sprinkle madeleines with additional powdered sugar or dip in melted chocolate before serving.
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Notes
Storing
Madeleines are best served fresh, but will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days.