Lemon Almond Madeleines

1. 1

   In a bowl with an electric mixer beat the eggs with the granulated sugar until the mixture is thick and pale and forms a ribbon when the beaters are lifted and beat in the almond extract and the zest.

2. 2

   Sift the flour in 4 batches over the mixture, folding it in gently after each addition, add the almonds and the butter, and fold them in gently but thoroughly.

3. 3

   Spoon the batter into twenty-four 3- by 2-inch buttered madeleine molds and bake the madeleines in the lower third of a preheated 375F oven for 10 minutes, or until the edges are golden.

4. 4

   Turn the madeleine out on racks, let them cool, and sift the confectioners' sugar over them.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.