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Martha Stewart Madeleine Cookie Recipe

Martha Stewart Madeleine Cookie Recipe

The Martha Stewart Madeleine Cookie Recipe is a true classic. You will love how easy it is to make. This Martha Stewart Madeleine Cookie Recipe creates very soft treats. People always ask for this Martha Stewart Madeleine Cookie Recipe.
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Prep Time 11 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Servings 11
Calories 110 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Small saucepan
  • Madeleine Pan
  • Sifter
  • Rubber spatula
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 8 tbsp UNSALTED BUTTER
  • 2 LARGE EGGS
  • 1/2 cup GRANULATED SUGAR
  • 1 cup ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR
  • 1 tbsp LEMON ZEST
  • 1 tsp VANILLA EXTRACT
  • 1 pinch SALT
  • 1 tbsp POWDERED SUGAR

Instructions
 

Step 1:

  • Melt your butter in the small saucepan.
  • Set it aside to cool down for now.
  • It should not be hot when used.

Step 2:

  • Whisk your eggs and sugar in a bowl.
  • Beat them until they look very pale.
  • The mixture should be thick and fluffy.

Step 3:

  • Add the vanilla and lemon zest now.
  • Whisk them into the egg mixture gently.
  • The scent will be very fresh and sweet.

Step 4:

  • Sift your flour and salt together well.
  • Fold the flour into the wet mix.
  • Use a spatula to do this slowly.

Step 5:

  • Pour in the cooled butter very slowly.
  • Fold it in until the batter is smooth.
  • Do not overmix the batter at all.

Step 6:

  • Cover the bowl with some plastic wrap.
  • Put the batter in the fridge for hour.
  • This helps the cookies rise much better.

Step 7:

  • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees now.
  • Butter and flour your madeleine pan well.
  • This stops the cookies from sticking.

Step 8:

  • Drop a spoonful of batter into shells.
  • Do not spread the batter around much.
  • It will spread on its own while baking.

Step 9:

  • Bake them for about ten minutes total.
  • The tops should feel light and springy.
  • The edges will be a nice golden brown.

Step 10:

  • Tap the pan to release the cookies.
  • Place them on a wire rack to cool.
  • Dust them with powdered sugar if you like.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs for a better mix.
Do not skip chilling the batter in fridge.
Butter the pan very well to avoid sticking.
Fresh lemon zest gives the best bright flavor.
Watch the oven closely to prevent over baking.
Sift your flour to keep the cookies light.
Fold the butter in very gently and slowly.
Serve them warm for the best possible taste.
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