The first time I had a madeleine, it was at a coffee shop. I fell in love immediately. It's a spongy, cake-like cookie that you can dip in coffee or just eat them with a dusting of powdered sugar. I have been dying to make these forever!
I have a huge stash of Meyer lemons—this wonderful winter citrus should be synonymous with the holiday season. They are a cross between regular lemons and mandarin oranges, and not as tart as a regular lemon…but not overly sweet, either. They’re so fragrant—I love having them around, and I love baking with them. Last year, I made mini meyer lemon bundt cakes at least five times.
Using a rubber spatula, mix up the sugar, vanilla extract and the Meyer lemon zest.
After combining all of the wet ingredients, your batter will look a little curdled because the other cold ingredients (eggs & yogurt) chill the melted butter.
Here’s a shot to show you what the cookie batter looks like after the flour is all mixed in. As always, don't overmix after adding the flour.
Fill the indentations in your madeleine pan with one-tablespoon scoops of cookie batter. No need to butter the pan if it's a non-stick one.
How about a close-up?
Hope you make these and enjoy!! And if you haven't cooked or baked with a Meyer lemon yet…definitely give it a try!
Recipe
Meyer Lemon Madeleine Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons Meyer lemon zest, about 2 Meyer lemons
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, with vanilla beans
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2 Tablespoons Meyer lemon juice
- 1/2 cup fat free plain yogurt
Meyer Lemon glaze (optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Meyer lemon juice
- 2 Tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease your madeleine pan with butter or baking spray if it's NOT non-stick. Mix dry ingredients in a mixing bowl (flour, baking soda and baking powder). Set aside.
- In another mixing bowl, add sugar, vanilla extract and lemon zest and mix together with a rubber spatula. Add in eggs, one at a time and combine thoroughly with a whisk. Whisk in melted butter. Then, add lemon juice. Add yogurt and mix together thoroughly with spatula. In two batches, fold in flour mixture. Don't over mix. Allow the batter to sit for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Using a tablespoon measuring spoon, spoon batter into Madeleine pan cavities. Bake for 9 to 12 minutes. Flip over onto a baking rack and allow to cool for just a couple of minutes.
Meyer Lemon glaze (optional)
- While cookies are baking, make glaze - combine all ingredients into a medium mixing bowl and whisk until a glaze has formed. Add more milk if needed.
- Drip glaze over cookies with a spoon and serve immediately. If storing cookies, don't add glaze until ready to serve. Cookies are best when served right after baking.
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FABBY says
I love this Madeleine recipe, sounds yummy, but I wish I knew for how long can I store them until we can eat because I need to make them and later taken them on a 3 hour drive to my daughter’s for my grand’s First Communion. Thanks for the info.
FABBY
Dee @ Cocktails with Mom says
Love love love lemon cookies. I all of a sudden have a craving.
Jennifer The Quirky Momma says
My son loves lemon cookies. This is something we could make together.
Erin @ Texanerin Baking says
I don’t know if I’ve ever had madeleines but they’re so cute and delicate looking. Looks like it’d be perfect for a baby shower! And meyer lemons… wish we could get those in Germany.
Kathy - Panini Happy says
Last year I made a commitment to myself that I would get a Meyer lemon tree and I fully intend to follow through with that promise after the holidays. Maybe I’ll have to add a madeleine pan to that little list too – these look terrific!
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
Madeleines are my absolute favorite! And I still have a huge stash of Meyer lemons to use up so this here is just perfect for me!
Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies says
I get so excited about Meyer lemon season. They are the best! Totally wish I had a plate of these in front of me right now. 😀
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
Julie, love this recipe!!! My daughter’s name is Madeline so I’ve been meaning to buy a pan and make some for her! 😛 love this Happy Holidays!
Diane {Created by Diane} says
OMG between these and the lemon biscotti I will have to abandoned all my other baking plans and make these. I even have my Madeleine pan on the counter…..wasn’t going to make lemon, but I sure may have to now.
I just got 20 new Meyer lemons from my mom 🙂
Shaina says
I have some serious Meyer lemon envy right now. I have only two in my home. Clearly that is not nearly enough.
Angie says
I’ve never made these, they look amazing!
kelley {mountain mama cooks} says
Oooh, I LOVE meyer lemon. These look so good. I don’t have a madeleine pan but I think that needs to change. So nice to have something fresh with all the heavy chocolate treats floating around right now!
Cassie | Bake Your Day says
Those lemons look amazing. Perfect flavor for a madeleine!
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says
I have been on a lemon baking frenzy and I must try these!
Sandy says
I have a Meyer lemon tree that goes crazy so I am always on the lookout for recipes calling for them.
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says
I remember those Meyer lemon mini bundts! These are so pretty, too. I love lemon treats!
addie | culicurious says
Your Meyer lemons are gorgeous! The ones I’ve gotten aren’t nearly as pretty but were still VERY tasty.
This recipe looks awesome 🙂
Paula - bell'alimento says
Let me count the ways that I love madeleines!
Jess @ Feast with Me says
So first off I LOVE madeleines – these are so adorable and look scrumptious! But I can never seem to find Meyer lemons :/ Where do you get yours?
Julie Deily says
Hi Jess! I can find them at Whole Foods and I actually found them at Walmart recently too! They come in a bag and usually aren’t loose. You can use regular lemons too but I would use way less since Meyers are not as tart as a regular lemon. good luck!
bridget {bake at 350} says
Omgosh! I love Meyer lemons, too!!! I am the crazy lady in the store smelling them. 😉 Love your sweet little Madeleines! Now I need to get my pan out and get baking!
Julie Deily says
Haha, I would do the same but they are always in a bag at my stores! Thanks, Bridget! 😀
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
These sound awesome!