Lemon madelines

These soft, buttery Madeleines are golden with a hint of lemon and vanilla, perfect for a sweet, elegant treat that melts in your mouth with every bite!

if someone asked me to represent the essence of my mom in a cookie, i would bust out this recipe.

I’m a big fan of french pastries and sweets, not only because they’re delicious–that’s a given, but they’re always so thoughtfully and beautifully presented. They’re often like eating mini artful masterpieces, which makes the experience that much more enjoyable and fun. For Christmas, I received a madeleine pan (My family knows me too well!), so naturally I got right to work whipping up a batch. In case you’re not familiar, Madeleines (pronounced mad.lɛn) are small french sponge cakes baked…

This madeleine recipe is a foolproof way to make the French tea cakes. Try the classic vanilla and then experiment with our eight delicious variations.

You'll love these light, zingy baked treats.

RECIPEYield: 15 MadeleinesMADELEINE MIXTURERASPBERRY JAM FINISHINGMETHODTo make the Raspberry Jam....1. Place all the ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil.2. Continue to cook while constantly stirring to prevent the base from burning until it starts to thicken or when it reaches 103°C.3. To check for the consistency that you want, simply spread some of the jam onto a cool bench and see how thick it sets. To make the Lemon Madeleine.... 1. Whisk the eggs an sugar together until light…