Yield
35 madeleines
Time
1 hour 10 minutes
While commonly called cookies, these vanilla bean madeleines are small and delicate butter cakes with light, crispy edges. Delicious with coffee or tea!
‣ 1 cup all-purpose flour ‣ 1 teaspoon baking powder ‣ 1/4 teaspoon salt ‣ 4 large egg ‣ 3/4 cup granulated sugar ‣ 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste ‣ 1/2 teaspoon almond extract, optional ‣ 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled ‣ sprinkles, frosting, or powdered sugar, for garnish (optional)
1
Using a stand mixer (or hand mixer + large bowl), whip together the egg and sugar until thick and fluffy.
2
Blend in the vanilla bean paste, almond extract, flour, baking powder, and salt
3
Finish by mixing in the melted and cooled butter.
4
Generously spray a madeleine pan with cooking spray, then add about 1.5 tablespoons of batter into each cavity. Once done, bake!