Description
Indulge in the elegance of Mother’s Day Chocolate Dipped Madeleines, a delightful treat that combines a buttery cake with a rich chocolate coating. These French delicacies are perfect for celebrating the special women in your life. With hints of lemon zest and a soft, airy texture, these madeleines are sure to impress and satisfy. Whether enjoyed at brunch or gifted to a loved one, they add a touch of sweetness to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (60% cocoa)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease the madeleine pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
- Gently fold in melted butter, vanilla extract, and lemon zest into the egg mixture.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Spoon batter into molds, filling them three-quarters full. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow cooling slightly before dipping half of each madeleine into melted dark chocolate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg