Description
These Madeline Cookies are soft, buttery, and delicately sweet, made even richer with a touch of heavy cream. The perfect balance of elegance and ease, they’re ideal for tea-time, cozy evenings, or sweet celebrations.
Ingredients
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1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2 large eggs, at room temperature
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2/3 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 cup heavy cream
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
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Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
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Lightly grease your madeline molds and dust with flour.
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In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until thick, pale, and fluffy (about 4–5 minutes).
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Stir in vanilla extract and lemon zest.
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In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture in thirds.
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Alternately fold in the melted butter and heavy cream until just combined.
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Cover the batter and chill for at least 30 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spoon heaping tablespoons into each mold.
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Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until golden edges and centers spring back when touched.
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Let cool in pan for a few minutes, then gently remove. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
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Using room temperature eggs helps the batter whip to proper volume.
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Avoid overmixing once flour is added to maintain the soft texture.
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No madeline pan? A mini muffin tin works in a pinch!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: french
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 madeline
- Calories: 8 g
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: madeline cookies, cream madelines, soft French cookies, easy dessert, baking with cream