Delightful French Madeleine Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour sifted
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest freshly grated
• 2 large eggs room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a madeleine pan with butter.
2. 2 In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
3. 3 Stir in the vanilla extract and lemon zest until well combined.
4. 4 Gently fold in the sifted flour, baking powder, and salt into the egg mixture, being careful not to deflate the batter.
5. 5 Gradually add the melted butter into the batter, folding it in until smooth and fully incorporated.
6. 6 Spoon the batter into the prepared madeleine pan, filling each shell about three-quarters full.
7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers spring back when touched.
8. 8 Remove the madeleines from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.