Madeleines

Madeleines are the perfect holiday treat!

This is a delicious and easy treat that looks harder to make than it actually is. Impress your family with this simple perfect bite for dessert.

2 eggs

¾ teaspoon vanilla extract

⅛ teaspoon salt

⅓ cup sugar

½ cup flour

1 tablespoon orange zest

¼ cup melted and cooled butter

Optional: melted chocolate and finely chopped nuts for decoration

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Grease and flour a madeleine pan.

2. Melt the butter and set aside to cool.

3. In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs, vanilla, and salt on high until light and fluffy.

4. While beating, add the sugar and continue beating until it turns pale and thick - it takes about 5-10 minutes.

5. Fold in the flour about ⅓ at a time. Mix well but gently.

6. Add the orange zest and the butter, continuing to fold it all together gently.

7. Spoon into the madeleine pan and bake until golden brown, about 14 minutes.

Lined up and ready for dipping!

The key to this simple dessert is beating the batter until it is light and airy which yields a gorgeous light cake. Enjoy!