Spiced Madeleines
🕒 Total Time: 35 minutes | 🥄 Prep Time: 20 minutes | 🍽️ Cook Time: 15 minutes
Description: These Spiced Madeleines, sourced from Bon Appetit (March 1987), are a delightful treat that pairs perfectly with a variety of accompaniments, such as fruits or ice cream. They require a special madeleine pan for their iconic shell shape, adding an elegant touch to any dessert spread.
Recipe Category: Dessert | Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, Mixer, < 60 Mins, Oven, Stove Top, Small Appliance
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 95.1
- Fat Content: 5.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 39.2mg
- Sodium Content: 50.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 10.1g
- Fiber Content: 0.3g
- Sugar Content: 5.7g
- Protein Content: 1.4g
Servings: Yield 24-36 cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom seed
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 3 eggs
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup butter
- 10g margarine
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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Prepare your madeleine pan by either spraying it with cooking spray or greasing it with butter to prevent sticking.
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Combine the flour, baking powder, cardamom seed, nutmeg, and allspice in a bowl. Set aside.
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In a double boiler, stir the eggs over simmering water for about 5 minutes or until they are slightly cooked.
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Transfer the eggs to a mixing bowl.
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Beat the eggs and sugar together until the mixture is pale yellow and has tripled in volume, creating a light and airy texture.
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Sift half of the dry ingredients over the egg and sugar mixture, then gently fold them in. Repeat with the remaining dry ingredients until fully incorporated.
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Fold in the vanilla extract, ensuring it is evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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Melt the butter and margarine together, then fold them into the batter in three additions, creating a smooth and rich mixture.
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Spoon the batter into the prepared madeleine molds, filling each mold about 3/4 full to allow room for rising.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown and have a slight spring to the touch.
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Remove the madeleines from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Serve these spiced madeleines on their own as a delightful snack, or pair them with your favorite fruits or a scoop of ice cream for an extra special treat.
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Enjoy the delicate flavor and soft texture of these homemade spiced madeleines, perfect for any occasion or as a sweet indulgence whenever the craving strikes.
