Orange-Cardamom Madeleines Recipe

Name: Orange-Cardamom Madeleines
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for pan; 1 tablespoon good-quality honey; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest, plus 2 tablespoons strained orange juice

Servings: persons

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for pan
1 tablespoon good-quality honey
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest, plus 2 tablespoons strained orange juice

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1. Brush molds of a madeleine pan with butter; set aside. Make the batter: Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat, and stir in honey and vanilla. Let cool 10 minutes.
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2. Whisk flour, baking powder, cardamom, and salt in a small bowl; set aside.
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3. Preheat oven to 325, with rack in center. Stir together sugar and eggs in a medium bowl. Gently fold in flour mixture until combined. Add butter mixture, and fold until combined. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate 30 minutes.
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4. Spoon batter into prepared pan, filling each mold halfway. Tap pan on work surface to eliminate air bubbles. Bake until cookies are puffed and edges are golden, 7 to 8 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack; let cool slightly. Unmold cookies onto rack, and let cool completely.
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5. Make the orange glaze: Stir together sugar and orange zest and juice in a small bowl until glaze is smooth, thick, and opaque. Using a small pastry brush, coat ridged side of each cookie with glaze. Let set 15 minutes. Cookies can be stored in a single layer in an airtight container up to 3 days.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for pan, 1 tablespoon good-quality honey, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Orange-Cardamom Madeleines falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Orange-Cardamom Madeleines

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