Chocolate Madeleines Recipe

By efriend

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar

Details

Adapted from frenchfood.about.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cream the butter and granulated sugar on high until it is light and fluffy. Add the melted chocolate and vanilla extract to the butter. Turn the mixer to low speed and add the eggs, one at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a spatula as needed.

Beat the mixture on medium-high for about 3 to 4 minutes, until the mixture has lightened in color a bit and is very fluffy.

In a separate bowl, mix together the flour and baking powder. Very gently fold the flour and baking powder into the egg mixture. Once the batter is smooth, cover it and transfer it to the refrigerator for 2 hours.

Preheat the oven to 375F. Generously grease 2 standard madeleine pans and spoon the cold batter into the molds. Bake them for 10 to 13 minutes, until they are puffed and very lightly browned. Invert the pans onto wire racks and give them a hard tap to remove the cookies from the molds. Serve them warm dusted with a bit of confectioners’ sugar for the best flavor.