Hip Foodie Mom Lemon Madeleines

Delight your senses with these delightful Hip Foodie Mom Lemon Madeleines! Bursting with citrusy flavor and a hint of vanilla, these French treats are perfect for tea time or as a light dessert.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350F 175C

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt

In another bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes

Add the vanilla extract and lemon zest to the egg mixture and mix well

Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined

Pour in the melted butter and gently fold until the batter is smooth

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour

Grease and flour a madeleine pan

Spoon the chilled batter into the prepared madeleine pan, filling each mold about 3/4 full

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the madeleines are golden around the edges and spring back when lightly touched

Remove from the oven and let the madeleines cool in the pan for a few minutes

Gently tap the pan to release the madeleines, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely

Dust the cooled madeleines with powdered sugar before serving