Name: Lavender Honey Madeleines
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 11 min
Total time: 29 min
Yield: 24 cookies
Cuisine: French cuisine
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 0.5 tsp baking powder; 0.25 tsp salt; 2 pcs eggs (large); 0.5 cup granulated sugar; 2 tbsp honey (local, if possible); 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tsp culinary lavender (finely ground); 0.5 cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled); powdered sugar (for dusting (optional))

Delicate, golden-brown madeleines dusted with powdered sugar sit on a rustic wooden board, bathed in soft, natural light.

Prep: 18 min • Cook: 11 min. These sophisticated Madeleines offer a delightful twist on the classic French cookie, combining the delicate floral notes of culinary lavender with the rich sweetness of local honey. Each shell-shaped cake is light, airy, and perfect for an elegant tea time or a special dessert.

Preparation time: 18 min
Cooking time: 11 min
Total time: 29 min
Servings: 24

Instructions

Preparation

1Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
2In a separate large bowl, whisk the eggs and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes. Stir in the honey, vanilla extract, and ground culinary lavender.

Combining Ingredients

1Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients in three additions, mixing until just combined after each addition. Be careful not to overmix.
2Slowly fold in the melted and cooled unsalted butter until fully incorporated.
3Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the batter in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes, or up to 1 hour. Chilling helps the Madeleines achieve their signature hump.

Baking

1Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Lightly grease and flour a Madeleine pan, tapping out any excess.
2Spoon about 1 tablespoon of batter into each Madeleine mold. Do not overfill.
3Bake for 8-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the Madeleines have puffed up with a noticeable hump in the center.
4Remove the pan from the oven and immediately invert the Madeleines onto a wire rack to cool completely.
5Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

Instructions

Preparation

1Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
2In a separate large bowl, whisk the eggs and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes. Stir in the honey, vanilla extract, and ground culinary lavender.

Combining Ingredients

1Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients in three additions, mixing until just combined after each addition. Be careful not to overmix.
2Slowly fold in the melted and cooled unsalted butter until fully incorporated.
3Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the batter in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes, or up to 1 hour. Chilling helps the Madeleines achieve their signature hump.

Baking

1Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Lightly grease and flour a Madeleine pan, tapping out any excess.
2Spoon about 1 tablespoon of batter into each Madeleine mold. Do not overfill.
3Bake for 8-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the Madeleines have puffed up with a noticeable hump in the center.
4Remove the pan from the oven and immediately invert the Madeleines onto a wire rack to cool completely.
5Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 95 kcal
Protein: 2 g
Fat: 5 g
Carbs: 12 g

Nutrient	Per serving
Calories	95 kcal
Protein	2 g
Fat	5 g
Carbs	12 g

Tips

Grind culinary lavender with a mortar and pestle or spice grinder for best flavor.
Don't overmix the batter; a gentle hand ensures light, tender Madeleines.
Madeleines are best enjoyed fresh, ideally on the day they are baked.