Madeleine Cookies

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and generously grease a Madeleine pan with butter or non-stick cooking spray. Dust the pan with flour and tap out any excess.

2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and thick.

3. Add the vanilla extract and lemon zest to the egg mixture, stirring gently to combine.

4. Gradually fold in the flour and salt, being careful not to overmix.

5. Slowly pour the melted butter into the batter, stirring gently as you do so.

6. Spoon the batter into the prepared Madeleine pan, filling each mold about three-quarters full. Smooth the tops with a spatula for an even bake.

7. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers spring back lightly to the touch.

8. Once baked, remove the Madeleine cookies from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for a few minutes. Then carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

9. Dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar before serving.