LEMON MADELEINES

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Like little cakes with a citrus perfume, these European darlings are equally delightful as a light dessert with fresh fruit or on their own at teatime.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks), melted, plus more for pans
1 1/2 cups cake flour, sifted (not self-rising)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
3 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (2 to 3 lemons total)
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Butter two madeleine pans; set aside. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into a bowl; set aside.
  • Put eggs, egg yolks, granulated sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest and juice in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium-high speed until pale and thickened, about 5 minutes. Mix in butter. Using a spatula, fold flour mixture into egg mixture. Let rest 30 minutes.
  • Pour batter into buttered pans, filling the molds 3/4 full. Bake cookies, rotating pans halfway through, until edges are crisp and golden, 7 to 8 minutes. Let cookies cool slightly in pans on wire racks. Invert, and unmold. Dust with confectioners' sugar, if desired.

Peremote Blessing
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These are my new favorite cookies! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family.


Emerald lance
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I'm not a big fan of lemon desserts, but these were surprisingly good. The lemon flavor was subtle and not overpowering. I would definitely make these again.


Pheonix
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These were amazing! I brought them to a potluck and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them.


Preetam Sejuwal
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These were a bit too dense for my taste. I think I overmixed the batter. Next time I'll be more careful.


Anila Rahman
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Followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect! So light and fluffy, with a lovely lemon flavor. Will definitely be making these again.


Swantika Ram
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Delicious! I made these for my family and they loved them. The lemon flavor was perfect and the texture was light and airy. Will definitely be making these again.


Binah Swee
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Meh.


Amjad Khosa
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These were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them. They were light and fluffy, with just the right amount of lemon flavor. I will definitely be making these again.


Likhon Md
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Not bad! I've had better madeleines, but these were still pretty good. The lemon flavor was subtle, and the texture was a bit dense. Overall, I'd say they're worth a try, but there are better recipes out there.


salisu Aliyu
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I love madeleines, and these lemon ones are some of the best I've ever had. The recipe was easy to follow, and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making these again and again!


Tracy Gonzalez
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These madeleines were a delight! The lemon flavor was perfectly balanced, and the texture was light and fluffy. I followed the recipe exactly, and they turned out beautifully. I will definitely be making these again!