Madeleines (the Best, Easiest Recipe, with Video!)
Enjoy these classic, buttery madeleines with a simple, foolproof recipe that yields perfectly golden, delicate treats every time.
Ingredients
butter
- 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
- 10 Tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into pieces)
flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 3 Tablespoons light brown sugar (firmly packed)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons lemon or orange zest (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease madeleine pan with 1 tablespoon melted butter and 1 ½ teaspoons flour.
- Melt remaining 10 tablespoons of butter; set aside to cool.
- Whisk eggs, sugars, vanilla, and salt until combined. Gently fold in sifted flour and cooled melted butter, then add zest if using.
- Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of batter into prepared pan. Bake for 9 minutes until golden and springy.
- Cool on a rack. Optional: dust with powdered sugar or dip in chocolate before serving.
Notes
Ensure not to over-mix the batter to keep madeleines light and tender.