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Sunshine Orange Madeleines

By Inger May 24, 2018 Cookies & Candies, Desserts & Snacks 99 Comments
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Is it a cake?  Is it a cookie?  That is the question–if you’re talking madeleines.  Like these Sunshine Orange Madeleines. Sweet golden scallops, with a soft and cake-y inside and a buttery crunch outside, there’s a lot to love here!    

Is it a cake?  Is it a cookie?  That is the question--if you’re talking madeleines.  Like these Sunshine Orange Madeleines. Sweet golden scallops with a soft and cake-y inside and a buttery crunch outside, there’s a lot to love here!    

Orange Madeleines

Madeleines had always made me curious.  I had seem them many times on the internet, but never tasted one, much less baked them.  Another food on my desperately long “list.”

The push to finally try baking them came when I got a bottle of organic orange extract from Nielsen-Massey.  I figured I should make some kind of cookie to celebrate summer and just then, Orange Madeleines popped into my head.  

Is it a cake?  Is it a cookie?  That is the question--if you’re talking madeleines.  Like, for example, these Sunshine Orange Madeleines. Sweet golden scallops with a soft and cake-y inside and a buttery crunch outside, there’s a lot to love here!    

Served

Starting clueless, I ordered a pan off Amazon for next-day delivery (sometimes a gal needs new bakeware NOW) and found a recipe at Sally’s Baking Addiction.  Her instructions were thorough and confidence promoting and she had already tested lots of variables like different temperatures, mixing methods, etc. Yes!

making madeleines

Pale thick egg/sugar mixture — step one of preparation!

making madeleines

Fluffy final batter–last step!

making madeleines

Dust with powdered sugar–ready to eat!

I adjusted the flavorings to create Orange Madeleines, then cut the recipe in half which perfectly fit my 12-scallop sized pan.  And I learned that, while the recipe is exacting, it wasn’t actually difficult or time-consuming.   

Is it a cake?  Is it a cookie?  That is the question--if you’re talking madeleines.  Like these Sunshine Orange Madeleines. Sweet golden scallops, with a soft and cake-y inside and a buttery crunch outside, there’s a lot to love here!    

Disappearing fast…

One thing Sally did warn about is that Madeleines are best eaten the same day.  That helped to convince me that my smaller batch size was perfect.

Not that I’ve ever eaten a whole batch of cookies… But just to be safe, I nibbled a couple and packed the rest up for book club where they got eight thumbs up!

Now the one down side to making madeleines is that they need a special pan.  No madeleine pan?  You might try using a mini-muffin pan—just brush the cups with butter (like the madeleine pan) instead of using paper liners to promote the exterior crunch.  But I liked these well enough (and the bonus that there is just a teaspoon of sugar per madeleine) to be seriously happy with the purchase!  

Is it a cake?  Is it a cookie?  That is the question--if you’re talking madeleines.  Like, for example, these Sunshine Orange Madeleines. Sweet golden scallops with a soft and cake-y inside and a buttery crunch outside, there’s a lot to love here!    

Light and fluffy madeleine

Finally, I must give credit to Nielsen-Massey for their inspiration.  Well known for their premium vanillas, they also produce delicious extracts (like the coffee extract that went into my Coffee Chocolate Chip Angel Food Cake).  And now that they are doing organic extracts, I am over the moon!  Yes, I think I see a chocolate dipped coffee madeleine in my future…

Orange Madeleines

Is it a cake? Is it a cookie? That is the question--if you’re talking madeleines. Like these Sunshine Orange Madeleines. Sweet golden scallops with a soft and cake-y inside and a buttery crunch outside, there’s a lot to love here!
Author: Inger
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Servings 6
Calories 153 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1/2-1 teaspoon orange extract see note 1
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour sifted, see note 2
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • pinch salt
  • 4 Tablespoons butter plus another 1 Tablespoon for the pan
  • optional: confectioners' sugar for sprinkling on top

Instructions
 

  • Using a handheld or stand mixer with a whisk attachment, beat the egg and sugar together on high for 8 minutes (see note 3) until sugar has incorporated into the egg and there is a lot of air beaten in. The mixture will turn pale and thicker as it beats. When complete, beat in the orange extract and zest until incorporated.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together. Using a spatula or wooden spoon, gently fold half of the flour mixture into egg mixture. When that is mostly combined, add and fold in the remaining flour. Be gentle to avoid deflating the egg mixture.
  • Heat or microwave the 4 Tablespoons of butter until melted but not hot. Stir about 1/4 cup of the batter into the melted butter and mix until well combined (this will deflate). Pour the butter mixture into the remaining batter and stir carefully until combined.
  • Cover the batter and chill in the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes. Longer is not better in this case because the butter may solidify, and the madeleines will get less fluffy.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Melt the remaining Tablespoon butter. Using a pastry brush, lightly brush the pan with melted butter (even if you have a non-stick pan). This will help create a crisper, “browned butter” exterior.
  • Remove the batter from the refrigerator. Taking care not to deflate it, spoon a rounded Tablespoon of batter into the center of each scalloped well. It should fill all 12 wells and will spread as it cooks.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, turning the pan halfway through if your oven heats unevenly. The madeleines are done when the tops spring back after lightly pressed with your finger and the edges are turning golden. Invert the pan onto the counter. Transfer the warm madeleines to a wire rack to lightly cool (your madeleines will stick if placed on a plate to cool).
  • Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired. Eat the same day.

Notes

1) ½ teaspoon of orange extract gives a delicate orange flavor. Increase this for a more “in your face” flavor.
2) Spoon flour into measuring cup and level with the back of a knife. This is not a recipe that will let you get away with "scooping" flour.
3) Beating for 8 minutes gave me plenty of loft, even starting with cold eggs. But when I make this in the winter with a cooler ambient temperature, I will be checking carefully and possibly beating longer.
4) Serving size is 2 madeleines

Nutrition

Calories: 153kcal
I am not a health professional and nutrition data is calculated programatically. Accuracy may vary with product selection, calculator accuracy, etc. Consult a professional for the best information.
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99 thoughts on “Sunshine Orange Madeleines”

  1. Elizabeth Ray

    We’re starting off the summer by getting some bids on some work on the house. Not fun, but when it’s finished, we’ll be able to kick back in an improved house.

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  2. Jill Jeffrey

    I’ve been starting to grow my own garden! Mint, oregano, tomatoes, and strawberries!

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  5. Sand

    We have been hosting cookouts. It’s always fun to celebrate the change in weather with a gathering.

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  6. Janet Boyanton

    We have gotten the grill ready and bought some grass fed, no growth hormone beef.

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  10. Susan P.

    June 1 is the start of hurricane season so this month is checking supplies and stocking up on hurricane supplies.

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  12. Kristie

    I’m celebrating the summer by throwing myself a 40th birthday party! And not wearing a jacket. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you. Happy Summer!

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  18. Kathy Hanley

    I cleaned up my yard and planted flowers and have enjoyed spending time outdoors!

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  20. angie w

    I’m celebrating the coming of summer by doing things out in my veggie garden and making yummy things with the harvest

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  22. Kerry P

    I’m celebrating summer by moving into a new place where I am able to start cooking experimentally. I’m so excited to make new treats, like almond bread, and pistachio walnut muffins. Nielsen-Massey products are so amazing… especially their almond extract!

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  23. Sunnie

    We just moved to AZ, so far unpacking! Gardening in the fall! I really like Neilsen Massey products.

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  24. Jessica Davis

    We are celebrating by going swimming, cookouts w/ friends & family! Hopefully set our own pool up this summer if everything goes as planned!

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  25. Joni Chadwell

    I celebrate by changing up the menus. I run a county home for disabled adults and we switch from menu items like chicken & biscuits and chili to salads and special sandwiches and grilled veggies. We plant a small garden so we enjoy more fresh veggies.

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  27. Coni guerin

    We celebrate summer with a picnic and movies in the park!

    I am an email subscriber.

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  28. kimberly burnett

    Spending lots of time outdoors with my daughter, grilling and playing water activities!

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  31. Lindsay A.

    I love Nielsen-Massey products, but I have never tried their (or any other brand’s) orange extract. Looks divine and I am just imagining the possibilities! Those orange madeleines look so good.
    I’ll be celebrating the coming of summer with soon to be available (here in the PNW) fresh berries!

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  34. karen

    Celebrating summer with 2x weekly visits to the farmer’s market and lots of fresh salads

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  36. Christina Gould

    I am celebrating the coming of summer by doing spring cleaning, lol. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  44. robin s.

    We are celebrating summer by buying a family pool pass. That is all my daughter has talked about all year.

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  54. Erin Duncan

    I am celebrating through a set schedule! Sounds crazy, but this is my first summer with a set work schedule, which means, evening BBQs, sunset margaritas, Sunday dinners, and more time to cook! your recipe looks like a perfect addition to try in my new found time!

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  56. grace

    what a delicious use for your orange extract! i’ve never made madeleines but would happily buy a pan for that purpose. 🙂 i’ve done nothing to prepare for or celebrate summer–one day at a time for me!

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  64. Mary Beth Elderton

    We kicked off Summer with a Memorial Day trip to visit family, and hopoe to make several weekend road trips during the season!

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  66. Dana Rodriguez

    We celebrated the coming of summer with planting flowers, doing yard work and grilling!

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  75. Kelly McGrew

    I’m getting ready for summer by cleaning up the back porch and yard for fun in the sun!

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  76. David

    Who doesn’t love a madeleine? And with orange? Heck, yeah!

    Summer here in Arizona will be a celebration of amazing produce – tomatoes, corn, melons, eggplants, okra and more. What’s missing? Citrus! We have to wait till winter!

    As you know, I am already a subscriber and an avid reader and follower! xx

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  78. Cynthia C

    I have planted my flower bed and today I will be scrubbing the deck furniture for outdoor dining.

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  81. Nicole

    I’m celebrating summer by taking my workout outdoors. I’ve been hiking a lot more, and doing trail runs. It’s nice to get out of the gym.

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  83. Abigail Gibson

    Our community is having a Summer block party coming up very soon. Looking forward to that.

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  86. Claudia

    I am celebrating the coming of summer by baking sugar cookies today and tomorrow going to a cookout by the water.

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  89. Jenna hudson

    I celebrate summer by attending my annual neighborhood kick off summer cook out! So excited for everyone to gather and enjoy the food, games, and weather!

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  92. Jenn Reed

    I am celebrating the coming of summer by taking a 2 week family vacation right off the bat and then I really want to do some crafting and cooking type projects with my daughter over the next few months.

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  99. Noreen

    We started making sun tea and yesterday we planted a bunch of herbs (a couple different varieties of mint)

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