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Dark Chocolate Madeleines

Classic French Madeleines are a cross between a cake and a cookie. Thin and crisp on the outside with a tender crumb on the inside. Take these cookies up a notch by dipping them in melted white or dark chocolate, Enjoy!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Servings: 16 cookies

Ingredients

  • 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 c. cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp. espresso powder
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 3 lg. eggs
  • 1/2 c. granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/4 c. butter melted and cooled
  • confectioner's sugar for dusting
  • Melted CHOCOLATE : for dipping

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a Madeleine mold with non-stick spray; set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder and salt; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar and vanilla until the mixture is thick and pale in color.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the egg and sugar mixture, stir to combine. Add the melted butter; stir until smooth and well combined.
  • Spoon or scoop batter into the prepared Madeleine molds. Bake for 10-12 minutes. While still hot, remove from the pan and move to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  • Dust with confectioners’ sugar and/or dip the edges in melted white or dark chocolate.

Notes

Recipe for Vanilla Bean Mandeleines