Lemon Madeleines Recipe

Name: Lemon Madeleines
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups sifted cake flour (not self-rising); 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt; 3 large eggs plus 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; 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pans; Confectioners sugar, for dusting (optional)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups sifted cake flour (not self-rising)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
3 large eggs plus 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
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pans
Confectioners sugar, for dusting (optional)

1
Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt into a bowl.
2
Put eggs, egg yolks, granulated sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest and juice in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
3
Mix on medium-high speed until pale and thickened, about 5 minutes.
4
Mix in butter.
5
Using a spatula, fold flour mixture into egg mixture.
6
Let batter rest 30 minutes.
7
Preheat oven to 350F.
8
Butter two madeleine pans.
9
Pour batter into prepared pans, filling the molds three-quarters full.
10
Bake cookies, rotating pans halfway through, until edges are crisp and golden, 7 to 8 minutes.
11
Let cookies cool slightly in pans on wire racks.
12
Invert, and unmold.
13
Dust with confectioners sugar, if desired.
14
Cookies can be stored between layers of parchment in airtight containers at room temperature up to 1 day.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups sifted cake flour (not self-rising), 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt, 3 large eggs plus 2 large egg yolks, and more.

Yes, Lemon Madeleines falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Lemon Madeleines

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