Lemon Madeleine Cookies
Madeleine cookies are delicious cake-like cookies with a crispy exterior and soft interior. This Lemon Madeleines recipe has bright citrus flavor, making it the perfect companion to a cup of coffee or tea.
Servings: 24
Calories: 70kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour (plus extra for coating pan)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- pinch salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- Juice and zest of half a lemon
- 1/2 cup salted butter (melted) (plus extra for coating pan)
- Confectioners’ sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and coat a madeleine pan with butter then sprinkle each section with flour. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
- Using a stand or electric mixer, beat eggs and sugar until creamy. Add lemon juice and lemon zest and continue mixing.
- Melt the butter and slowly mix into your wet ingredients until thoroughly combined.
- Fold in dry ingredients just until combined. Cover the bowl with a dish towel and allow for the batter to rest for about 30 minutes.
- Fill the molds of your madeleine pan about ¾ of the way and tap to ensure no air bubbles form.
- Bake for about 8 to 10 minutes or until edges become golden brown.
- Sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar before serving.
Notes
The calories shown are based on the recipe making 24 cookies, with 1 serving being 1 cookie. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 39mg | Potassium: 26mg | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 140IU | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.3mg