Mother’s Day Chocolate Dipped Madeleines
Delight your senses with these enchanting Mother’s Day Chocolate Dipped Madeleines. Each shell-shaped treat features a crisp exterior and a soft, buttery center, all enhanced by a rich chocolate dip. Perfect for tea time or as heartfelt gifts, these madeleines are easy to make and sure to impress the special mother figures in your life.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 madeleines 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat; let it cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and eggs until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract and cooled butter until well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate the batter for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease madeleine molds.
- Spoon batter into molds about three-quarters full and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before dipping the tips in melted chocolate. Let set on parchment paper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 madeleine
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating lemon zest or almond extract into the batter. Experiment with different chocolate types for dipping—dark or white chocolate can give unique twists. Store madeleines in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.