Emeril's Orange Madelines

Recipe from Everyday is a Party Cookbook, by Emeril Lagasse, with Marcelle

Show: Emeril LiveEpisode: Classic French Batter Cookies

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (19)

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Cook Time:
30 min
Level:
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Yield:
24 cookies

Times:

Prep: 40 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 30 min
Total:: 1 hr 10 min

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Ingredients

4 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon unsalted butter, at room temperature plus 1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
2 teaspoons plus 1 cup bleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon orange zest, finely minced
1/4 pound semi-sweet chocolate, melted

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 24 madeline molds using the teaspoon of the butter and the 2 teaspoons of the flour. In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, sugar and vanilla. With an electric mixer set on high speed, cream the mixture until pale and fluffy, about 10 minutes. In a small mixing bowl, combine the flour and baking powder. Add the zest and half of the flour mixture and beat on medium speed until incorporated. Add the remaining flour mixture and beat again until incorporated. Add the butter in a steady stream and continue beating until well blended. Let stand for 10 minutes. Spoon the batter into the molds so that they are two thirds full. Bake until lightly golden, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and using a thin knife, pop them out of the pans onto a wire rack. The cookies can be served either warm or cooled and dipped in the chocolate. To dip in the chocolate, dip half of each cookie in the chocolate, letting the excess drip and place on parchment lined baking sheet. Allow the cookies sit until the chocolate sets. Serve on a serving platter.

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mary menifee, CA 11-05-2009
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madelines
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I didn't use the orange zest..added more vanilla and 10 minutes was long enough to cook. When I cooked them at 12 min., they... were dry. I have a pan, but the little grooves at the end don't show..just little oval cookies, but yummy.Read more
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Joanne San Diego, CA 10-02-2009
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best on the same day
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I had a craving for these buttery cookies and knew I would make them over and over so bought the pans and started baking. ... These are delicious warm and just out of the oven. As an added taste, I also added 1/4 tsp of almond extract. The orange zest brings a refreshing taste to the cookies. I didn't dip them in chocolate either (although I am a chocoholic) they were fine "nude." However, when I tried to have them in the morning with my morning coffee they were dry and the taste fell exponentially. So yummy cookies but eat them on the same day!Read more
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Ateasha Sicklerville, NJ 12-04-2008
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REALLY MOIST
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

THIS RECIPE WAS VERY EASY TO DO AND TASTED GREAT! I DIDNT PUT THE ZEST IN AND ADDED MORE VANILLA AND THEY CAME OUT JUST LIKE... THE ONES I BUY FROM STARBUCKS....Read more
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Amy Loma Linda, CA 08-02-2008
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Good madelines
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Madeline recipe was fairly easy to execute if you've done that type of thing before. I omitted the orange zest and chocolate... because I wanted plain cookies. The batter made way more than Emeril estimated, probably closer to 30 cookies! Very tasty and addicting - I'll probably make more today!Read more
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cafequeen la, CA 06-17-2008
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perfect
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Very easy to make, turned out great! I did not have orange zest so I just use a teaspoon of orange extract!I put 2 doz each... in freezer bag and used them later for my chocolate fountain for a party. It was a hit! Thanks EmerilRead more
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M Brooklyn, NY 06-16-2008
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Go out and get a madeline pan and make these!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I'm not a big fan of some of Emril more complicated recipes, nor do I prefer chocolate with orange flavors, but this... surpassed both my hesitations. This recipe was a easy to follow, simple, and and delicious. Go and buy a $15-20 madeline pan and make these, it's worth the price, and the pan can multi-task as a plate for preparing spices or chopped herbs. I thought they were even better with chocolate, and more impressive. If you want the chocolate to hold, keep them in the fridge for 15-30min. Also, I used a large madeline pan, but I suppose you could use a mini one. The only alteration I made is that I used slightly less bake time, 14-16 minutes. Enjoy, and thanks Emril!Read more