lemon, almond, & thyme madeleine cookies. {vegetarian}

30 May 2011

I love love love Madeleine cookies (is that enough love?). They are French cookies that are cakey & soft. They are also the most adorable sea shell shape. I am eating one now as I blog with a mug of strong French Roast coffee.

Unfortunately you do need a Madeleine pan for this recipe. They are not very expensive--actually I think I got mine for $7. Anyway, they are very easy but look elegant. Oh, & yes, another cookie recipe. Who doesn't love cookies, though?

Lemon, Almond & Thyme Madeleine Cookies

makes 24

1 stick butter, melted & set aside to cool

3 organic free-range eggs, room temperature

2/3c sugar

1 tsp. vanilla extract

--combine ingredients in a bowl & with a mixer beat until yellow & fluffy.

1c all-purpose flour

1/4c cornstarch

1/2 tsp. baking powder

pinch of coarse sea salt

--whisk together in a separate bowl.  Then with the mixer on a low speed add the dry ingredients into the wet, scrapping the sides of the bowl. 

1/3c slivered almonds

2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves, picked

zest of a lemon

--gently stir into batter. Do not over mix.

--Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Lightly butter & flour the Madeleine pan(s). 

--put 1 TBL of batter in each mold. Bake for 10-12 minutes. When you touch the cookie it should spring back.

--let cookies cool on a wire rack & you can sprinkle with confectioner's sugar if desired.

 happy eatings & cheers!