Warm Madeleines Recipe

Preparing Madeleines

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   Step 1: Prepare the Batter

   Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Melt the butter and let it cool slightly. In a bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, and vanilla until frothy. Gradually add the melted butter while whisking.

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   Step 2: Combine Dry Ingredients

   In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, lemon zest, and cinnamon. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.

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   Step 3: Bake Madeleines

   Grease madeleine molds with butter. Fill each mold about 2/3 full with batter. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden and the centers spring back when touched.

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   Step 4: Prepare Lemon-Cinnamon Honey

   In a small saucepan, combine honey, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Heat gently until warmed through.

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   Step 5: Serve

   Remove madeleines from the oven and let them cool slightly. Drizzle lemon-cinnamon honey over madeleines, sprinkle with pine nuts, and dust with powdered sugar before serving.