Delightful French Madeleine Cookies

Ingredients

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

Method

1. 01
   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a madeleine pan with butter.
2. 02
   In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
3. 03
   Stir in the vanilla extract and lemon zest until well combined.
4. 04
   Gently fold in the sifted flour, baking powder, and salt into the egg mixture, being careful not to deflate the batter.
5. 05
   Gradually add the melted butter into the batter, folding it in until smooth and fully incorporated.
6. 06
   Spoon the batter into the prepared madeleine pan, filling each shell about three-quarters full.
7. 07
   Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers spring back when touched.
8. 08
   Remove the madeleines from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.