Classic French Lemon Madeleines

An unforgettably delicious delicacy — you want more and more! Classic Madeleine cookies are a famous French pastry based on sponge dough with a bright lemon taste and aroma. Make these cookies and they will definitely become your favorite!
cook time: 1h
Zoe Kendrick
Classic French Lemon Madeleines

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

379
Calories
21g
Fat
43g
Carbs
6g
Protein

Ingredients (5 portions)

Basic:

Sugar 140 g
Lemon zest (from 1 lemon) 2 tbsp
Butter 125 g
Eggs 2 pc
Honey (liquid) 20 g
Baking powder 3 g
Flour 125 g

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make homemade classic French madeleine cookies? To begin, prepare the necessary ingredients according to the list. Take the highest grade flour. Adjust the amount of sugar to your taste. Any honey will do. I have a floral one. You will also need special shell-shaped cutters for the Madeleine cookies. Turn on the oven at 220℃.

Step 2

Step 2
Place butter in a saucepan and heat, stirring, over low heat until smooth. Remove the saucepan from the heat and cool to room temperature. Add honey to the cooled melted butter and stir. If your honey is candied, it is better to melt it together with butter.

Step 3

Step 3
In a bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar.

Step 4

Step 4
Grate the lemon zest on a fine grater and add to the beaten eggs.

Step 5

Step 5
Gradually add the flour sifted with baking powder into the dough, stirring the dough with a whisk until smooth. For more information about baking powder and flour, read the articles below the steps.

Step 6

Step 6
At the end, add melted butter and honey and mix again.

Step 7

Step 7
The dough should be homogeneous, semi-thick and flowing.

Step 8

Step 8
Divide the dough into special silicone madeleine cookie shell molds. If you have a metal mold, grease it lightly with butter and sprinkle with flour. Place the pan in an oven preheated to 220℃ for 5 minutes. Then reduce the temperature to 200℃ and bake for another 5 minutes. For more information on how to choose the right baking dish, choose the baking time and temperature, read the articles at the end of the recipe.

Step 9

Step 9
Place the finished Madeleine cookies on a plate, cool and serve. Bon appetit!

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