Almond Madeleines

Aug 23, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Shell-shaped almond madeleines on a plate, showing their golden humps and ridged sides

Fluffy almond and vanilla madeleines with a tender crumb enriched by almond flour and enhanced with almond and vanilla extracts, lightly dusted with powdered sugar for a delicate finish.

Prep 25 min

Cook 10 min

Cooling 30 min

Total 1 hr 5 min

Yield 20 madeleines

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Ingredients

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madeleines

¾ cup (90.0 g)all-purpose flour
¼ cup (30.0 g)almond flour (blanched, finely ground almonds)
1.0 tsp (4.0 g)baking powder
¼ tsp (1.0 g)fine sea salt
2.0 large (100.0 g)eggs
½ cup (100.0 g)granulated sugar
1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)pure vanilla extract
½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure almond extract
8.0 tbsp (113.0 g)unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1.0 tbsp (8.0 g)powdered sugar, for dusting madeleines

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Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
In a large bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar using a whisk or electric mixer on high speed until the mixture is pale yellow, thick, and ribbons fall from the whisk, about 4 minutes.
Add the pure vanilla extract and almond extract to the egg mixture and mix briefly to combine.
Gently fold the dry flour mixture into the egg mixture in two additions, stirring just until combined and avoiding deflating the batter.
Carefully fold in the melted and cooled butter until fully incorporated and smooth.
Cover the batter tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up and develop flavors.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Thoroughly butter and lightly flour a madeleine pan, then tap out excess flour.
Spoon the chilled batter into the prepared pan, filling each mold about 3/4 full.
Bake for 9–10 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the centers spring back when gently pressed.
Remove madeleines from the oven, unmold immediately onto a wire rack to cool.
When completely cool, lightly dust the tops with powdered sugar before serving.

Tips

Incorporating almond flour reduces gluten, yielding a tender crumb and reinforcing almond flavor.
Dusting the madeleines with powdered sugar gives a delicate, elegant finish and slight sweetness that complements the almond aroma.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make almond madeleines?

Plan on 25 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking, plus 30 minutes to chill. The recipe makes 18–20 madeleines.

How should I store almond madeleines?

Store madeleines in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days. For best texture, refresh by warming briefly in a 300°F (150°C) oven.

Can I make almond madeleines ahead?

Prepare batter and chill overnight to deepen flavor and improve texture before baking.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (5 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Fluffy almond and vanilla madeleines with a tender crumb enriched by almond flour and enhanced with almond and vanilla extracts, lightly dusted with powdered sugar for a delicate finish.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 20 servings this recipe makes.

93 Calories / serving

5.9g Fat

8.8g Carbs

1.5g Protein

5.1g Sugar

Whole recipe (20 servings): ~1860 cal · 118g fat · 176g carbs · 30g protein · 102g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 93 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 18 min·1.1 mi·~2100 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 13 min·0.7 mi·~1300 steps
Moderate cycling 9 min·1.8 mi
Swimming laps 13 min
Jogging 9 min·0.8 mi·~1450 steps
Stair climbing 9 min·~800 steps
Dancing 15 min
Bodyweight circuit training 9 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 22 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.

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