Description
A family-inspired French cookie with a delicate shell shape and rich flavor, perfected by adding cream for a smooth, tender texture. Enjoy the nostalgic taste of traditional madeline cookies made easy at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your madeline pan with butter or non-stick spray.
- Mix Eggs and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat 2 eggs and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and frothy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add Flavors: Stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract and the melted butter until combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift together 1 cup all-purpose flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Gently fold this into the wet mixture.
- Incorporate Cream: Slowly add 1/2 cup heavy cream and mix until the batter is smooth and uniform.
- Rest the Batter: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the batter to develop flavor and texture.
- Fill the Pan: Spoon the rested batter into the prepared madeline pan, filling each mold about 3/4 full.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, until the cookies have a light golden edge and a soft, springy center.
- Cool and Finish: Remove the cookies from the pan and let them cool on a wire rack. Optionally, dust lightly with powdered sugar or drizzle with a simple glaze.
Notes
- Sift your flour to ensure a light, airy batter.
- Do not overmix once you add the flour, as it may lead to dense cookies.
- Ensure eggs are at room temperature for better volume.
- Adjust cream amount slightly if the batter seems too thick.
- Troubleshooting tip: If cookies stick to the pan, re-grease or use parchment paper designed for baking.
- Prep Time: 75 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12.5 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 8.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1.6 g
- Cholesterol: 36 mg
Keywords: madeline cookies, recipe using cream, French cookies, family recipes, homemade desserts