1/3cupall purpose flourfluffed, spooned and leveled
2Tablespoonscocoa powdersee note
1/4teaspoonbaking powder
1/4cupsemisweet chocolate chipssee note
1/4cupbutterplus another 1/2 Tablespoon for the pan
Ganache
2Tablespoonscream
2Tablespoonschocolate chipsoverfill the Tablespoons a bit
Optional garnishsee note
Instructions
Using whisk attachment, beat the egg and sugar together on high for 8 minutes. The mixture will turn pale and thicken as it beats. After 8 minutes, beat in the extract(s) until incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, cocoa and baking powder together. Gently fold half of the flour mixture into egg mixture. When that is mostly combined, gently fold in the remaining flour mixture to minimize deflating.
Heat or microwave the 4 Tablespoons of butter and chocolate chips in 10-20 second bursts, stirring in between, 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, deflating as little as possible. Don’t worry if the sides of the pan are still slightly chocolatey.
Cover the batter and chill in the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes (or freezer for about 5). Longer is not better because the butter may solidify, and the madeleines will be less fluffy.
Melt the remaining ½ 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 well. There should be enough for all 12 wells and it will spread as it cooks.
Bake for 10-12 minutes at 350 F, 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. Cool briefly, then 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).
To prepare the ganache, microwave the cream and chocolate chips in 10-20 second bursts, stirring in between, until melted and “brushable.” Brush lightly on to madeleines lengthwise (in direction of ridges) for best look. Reheat ganache briefly if it thickens too much to brush. If desired, sprinkle one end of each madeleine with peppermint candy bits, nonpareils or chocolate jimmies.
Eat the same day if possible.
Notes
Feel free to lighten or darken the chocolate in your madeleines with your selection of cocoa powder and chocolate chips. I used black cocoa powder and 60% chocolate chips, but you could use standard cocoa powder and semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips as well.Garnish with your choice of crushed peppermint, jimmes or nonpareils
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.