Friday, September 23, 2011

French Friday with Dorie: Honey-Spiced Madeleines


DIP COOLED MADELEINES IN MELTED WHITE CHOCOLATE, ADD SPRINKLES

PRETTY ENOUGH FOR A PRINCESS
Note:  Regular Pans--Recipe makes 12

I'm slow getting my "Dorie" baking completed and posted.  I started the day with a text message from a very good friend telling me that her mother had just passed away this morning.  I've been helping my friend and am making dinner for her family today.  I'm quickly posting my Madeleines while I wait for my friend's dinner to finish cooking.  I'm using these sponge-cake cookies for their dessert.

                                                     WHISK WET INGREDIENTS EXCEPT BUTTER UNTIL THICK, MELT THE BUTTER, FOLD WET INTO DRY AND ADD BUTTER
I was out a few minutes ago and it is 108^ here in Gilbert, AZ.  From past experience, I know that these cookies need something...something to dip into like hot cider or cocoa (but too hot here today),  or something to "spoon" with such as a custard or posset of some type.  With that in mind, I dipped these Madeleines in white chocolate and added some cheery sprinkles...my friend has 3 children still at home...they will like the fun additions.


LET THE BATTER REST IN THE FRIDGE
I doubled the recipe...I have the kiddies coming to play with me for about 5 hours tomorrow and I'll need some treats.  And Honey's dad just stopped by, and since she is usually my cooking buddy, I had to send a plate home get her opinion.

I liked the citrus zest and spices.  My only change to this recipe was I used more cinnamon, a little less ginger, and a little less cloves.  I like the addition of pepper.

I looked at 4 other Madeleine recipes before baking and found them all to be exactly the same except for the addition of pepper.
THESE COOKIES ARE FAST...JUST PIPE INTO THE MOLDS, BAKE FOR 8 MINUTES  (OVEN 375^ FOR DARK PANS)
These cookies are easy and quick.  I pipe the batter into the molds making them a really fast cookie to produce.
JUST OUT OF THE OVEN




IMMEDIATELY OUT OF THE OVEN-- DUMP OUT TO COOL
Note:  Mini pan--this recipe makes  36...However, by doubling the recipe I got 12 regular and 80 mini, so...that was fun.

I'm sure my friend's family will enjoy these cookies and so will my family.  It will be fun to see what you all have done with these beautiful treats.

A PLATEFUL FOR THE KIDDIES

15 comments:

  1. Sorry to hear about your friend's mother's loss.
    On another note, the frosted/ sprinkle-y cookies are a reallyl sweet idea. I am sure they were enjoyed by all. And I am impressed that you own so many madeline molds...

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  2. What isn't better when sprinkles are added?

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  3. I think cooking and baking for people is one of the most appreciated acts of service. Your madeleines look wonderful.

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  4. I am so sorry to hear about your friend's mother. How great of you to make dinner and dessert for her and her family. Your madeleines turned out so perfect and I bet the kids loved them with the sprinkles. So pretty!

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  5. Wow, terrific! Yep, that 108 temperature took a bit of the romance out of these - what a great idea. And piping! Brilliant.
    What a wonderful gift of friendship too, I'm sure your friend really appreciated your thoughtfulness and wonderful meal.

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  6. I love the look of all the frosted scalloped goodies on the tray. And the sprinkles are a fun touch!

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  7. I'm sorry about your friend's mother, I'm sure you will be a big help to her and everyone is going to love your chocolate dipped sprinkled madeleines for dessert. I like embellishing these madeleines with fun stuff like chocolate and/or sprinkles- definitely the way to go;-)

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  8. Sorry to hear about your friends mother...how nice that she has a friend as caring as you. Your madeleines look wonderful especially with the frosting and sprinkles!

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  9. I love your photos! And how truly festive you made them.

    Thanks for the support about recycling, etc.

    I'm sorry to hear about your friend's mother. She's lucky to have you to support her. Sending you a hug!

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  10. I would have never thought to dip these, they look so cute!

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  11. How fun, they look like little ice cream cones. I'm sure they brought a smile to your friend.

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  12. So sorry to hear about your friend's difficult time, Krissy. I hope she found comfort in your sweet friendship, and these beautiful cookies.

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  13. I'm so sorry to hear about your friend's loss. Hopefully the support of good friends will comfort her during this difficult time.

    Your madeleines are absolutely darling. What a wonderful idea to spruce them up a bit and make them more kid friendly.

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  14. What a thoughtful and caring gesture towards your friend, I'm sure she feels so blessed to have you around during this difficult time. And your madeleines look so, so pretty...I almost wish I AM a princess so I can some of them! Btw, how many madeleine pans do you have? I'm almost green with envy, I don't even own one :-).

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  15. Your friend is lucky to have such a caring person to help her family get through their loss. I love what you did with your Madeleines - they look so pretty. I bet they cheered the kids up a lot.

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