Get the Recipe: Gingerbread Madeleines
Gingerbread Madeleines are the perfect little bite of the season. Soft, buttery, and lightly spiced with ginger, cinnamon, and molasses.
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 2 Tablespoons unsulphured molasses
- ¾ cup (93 g) all purpose flour, measured correctly
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
- 6 Tablespoons (85 g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment (a hand mixer works too), combine eggs and vanilla on high speed until pale in color, about 2 minutes. With the mixer running, gradually add sugar and molasses. Continue to whip on high speed for 8 more minutes. Batter is done when it holds a ribbon when the whisk is lifted.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and spices. Use a rubber spatula to fold the dry ingredients into the batter in thirds (1/4 cup at a time). Fold gently just until incorporated. Pour melted butter around the edges of the bowl so it doesn't deflate the batter. Again, fold in gently making sure to scrape the bottom of the bowl.
- Cover the bowl and chill the batter for 45 minutes and up to 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 375° F. Grease madeleine pan (I used my magic cake pan release for this recipe, but greasing the pan with butter works just as well).
- Remove the batter from the refrigerator and divide the batter evenly among a madeleine pan with 16 molds. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove madeleines from the pan, cool slightly and dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.
Notes
Store gingerbread madeleines in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. They’re best enjoyed the day they’re made.
To freeze, cool completely, wrap well, and freeze in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Thaw at room temperature and dust with powdered sugar before serving
Serving: 1madeleine, Calories: 107kcal, Carbohydrates: 15g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 32mg, Sodium: 46mg, Potassium: 60mg, Fiber: 0.2g, Sugar: 10g, Vitamin A: 161IU, Vitamin C: 0.02mg, Calcium: 14mg, Iron: 1mg