After receiving the cookbook We Love Madeleines from my sister (Codename: Chunklet’s mom), I couldn’t wait to try out several of the recipes. Until recently, madeleines were only a sporadic treat in the off-chance I’d be in a Starbucks ordering a caramel apple cider. However, after making my own for French Fridays with Dorie, I was hooked, making the special trip to Bed, Bath & Beyond for the madeleine pan worth the effort. Because madeleines are are so easy to make and tasty to snack on, I was a tad bit worried that this cookbook would make me go into madeleine overload and potentially madeleine burn-out. To prevent this, I’ve vow only to make one batch of madeleines each weekend or so.
For my first batch, I made these orange almond madeleines. You can actually see the recipe plus more samples of the cookbook here in Google Books. I was immediately drawn to this recipe because it included almond meal and orange zest, though I used clementine zest because that’s what I had on hand. My first batch turned out a bit dark, but I think that’s because I didn’t butter the pan very well. My second batch turned out much nicer looking (as seen above). So, madeleine recipe number one was a success. Up next week: apple-buckwheat madeleines with sea-salt caramel.
Jan 20, 2013 @ 08:47:14
Looks wonderful! Have been wanting to get a madeliene pan for ages! Got to make it soon!
Jan 20, 2013 @ 09:00:55
I love madeleines, I do the same when I am in line at Starbucks, every time I go. Yours turned out beautifully, I have several size pans so I could make them in different sizes, have to get that book.
Jan 20, 2013 @ 09:08:49
looks beautiful! I recently spotted a mandeline pan at waitrose and almost bought it. But then I thought its has limited use and let it go. now this picture inspires me to buy that pan.
Jan 20, 2013 @ 09:26:18
It looks like there is a lot to love with those! Beautiful
Jan 20, 2013 @ 10:29:58
My mother had a madeleine pan.. cast iron .. whatever happened to it i have no idea but i think of it from time to time and wish i had it … though getting it from NZ to the US would probably use up all my baggage allowance! c
Jan 20, 2013 @ 10:40:13
Wow, these look delicious. I have never baked much with orange, but I need to do it soon!
Jan 20, 2013 @ 10:46:29
Doing a great job making cookies. My kinda baking. Will try them sometime. Thanks andi
Jan 20, 2013 @ 11:24:12
No liver and onions? LOL, your madeleines look much tastier!
Jan 20, 2013 @ 11:24:42
Oh, these look good. It sounds like a dangerous cookbook.
I am going to check out the recipe. I haven’t made madeleines since our last time with FFwD or TwD think.
Jan 20, 2013 @ 11:27:27
I am a huge fan of madeleines (never really knew how to spell them until now!). I’ve never had an orange version before, love this.
Jan 20, 2013 @ 12:07:04
I love Madeleines! Yours look so delicious. I have never tried to make any myself, maybe I need to give it a whirl.
Jessica @ Sunny Days and Starry Nights
Jan 20, 2013 @ 12:24:38
Oh my, I love love love madeleines!! I have always wanted to try and make my own. Yours look great!!!
Jan 20, 2013 @ 13:39:59
These Madeleines look fiery, their colour is so beautiful
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Jan 20, 2013 @ 14:06:51
These madeleines look amazing. I would love a madeleine pan. These are so pretty xx
Jan 20, 2013 @ 15:12:09
Madeleine’s are my FAVE! I love the orange/almond in these, they look fabulous!
Jan 20, 2013 @ 15:13:46
You want me to buy the madeleine pan now. almond meal,you said I bet its good with orange zest.
Jan 20, 2013 @ 16:35:00
Madeleines : so simple and good !!!
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Jan 20, 2013 @ 16:38:27
These madeleines look beautiful, I love their colour! I’ve had a madeleine tin for 3 years and I still haven’t made any, I will have to do something about that soon.
Jan 20, 2013 @ 17:03:25
Those would be a lovely treat with tea.
Jan 20, 2013 @ 17:10:33
These look lovely. You reminded me of my school years. I often took madeleines (we call them “madalenas”) to school. I’m curious about how these taste like.
Jan 20, 2013 @ 17:48:30
They turned out so well.
Jan 20, 2013 @ 20:02:57
these madeleines look wonderful!! and super yummy!
looking forward to the apple-buckwheat madeleines with sea-salt caramel!!
Jan 20, 2013 @ 21:12:28
My girls love madeleines and they are on my list to make very soon. I’ll have to check out that book. Yours look lovely and the almond/orange combo sounds fantastic!
Jan 20, 2013 @ 21:39:33
I was just saying the other day that it was high time I learned how to make madeleines and now here you are inspiring me to try:) xx
Jan 20, 2013 @ 21:52:47
This looks fantabuoloussssss i loved the shape n texture feel like grabbing one
Jan 20, 2013 @ 22:26:01
I received a madeleine pan as a gift last year, and I have felt a little intimidated by it! I need to get going. Maybe I’ll buy the book!
Jan 20, 2013 @ 23:08:01
yummmmmy and very tempting..nice cliks
Jan 20, 2013 @ 23:14:59
You and I are definitely on the same page with our posts. These Madeleines look so perky and scrumptious. That cookbook sounds fantastic. Great job on these!
Jan 20, 2013 @ 23:58:51
hi dear, your madeleines look very prettty and appetizing. i can imagine the richness of the orange flavor- congrats, success at first try- happy for you
Jan 21, 2013 @ 00:06:17
Oh madeleines! I cannot be near them because I can simply eat a piece with one big bite and I can continue to eat more… so good, and your orange almond sounds like perfect combination for a citrus sweet lover like me!
Jan 21, 2013 @ 03:43:30
A whole cookbook only with madeleines – wow, that’s a great present. I like them as well and I do not eat them that often, as I used to think it must be complicated to prepare it. And now I know it’s not
Thank you for sharking.
Jan 21, 2013 @ 04:09:53
you MUST share a recipe for the next one!
Your mads look great!
Jan 21, 2013 @ 04:21:27
delicious. delicious.
Jan 21, 2013 @ 05:49:53
These look great (and I love clementines). Can you believe that I don’t think I’ve ever actually had a madeleine?
Jan 21, 2013 @ 06:53:36
Love madeleines but would not make them, once started I cannot stop eating and would end up looking like the Goodyear blimp, better not to have them around.
Jan 21, 2013 @ 07:30:47
HAHA!! Starbucks should be asking you to make THEIR madeleines!! Your’s looks better than what I’ve PURCHASED in some high end bakery
Jan 21, 2013 @ 07:43:59
What a great madeleine recipe to start with! Orange adds such nice flavor to desserts, especially at this time of year.
Jan 21, 2013 @ 08:18:47
Wow these must really be “in!” Since I know you do vegan sometimes, this vegan version (http://thefrostedvegan.com/2013/01/10/chocolate-dipped-orange-mandeleines/) was served at the Downton Abbey season premiere party I attended.
Jan 21, 2013 @ 08:52:36
Riddle me this Batman. Chunklets sister is codenamed Chunklets Mom. Explain. That don’t make no sense.
The cookie cakes look good though.
Jan 21, 2013 @ 09:33:01
Is it bad I remembered the story about how you bought this pan? We are addicted to that store. Well, now we hardly go because we have too much, but we were addicted. These look fantastic.
Jan 21, 2013 @ 11:12:50
Mmmm I love the flavor combos in these!:)
Jan 21, 2013 @ 11:43:06
Lovely! These are so pretty and sound really delicious.
Jan 21, 2013 @ 13:29:47
Good choice on flavour. I am sure you’ll be making madelines for every occasion soon, and why not they can be your signiture
Jan 21, 2013 @ 13:30:50
These are so beautiful. I love madelines. I haven’t tried one with orange yet and I can tell they are super yummy. How lucky you’ve got a cook full of madelines recipes.
I can’t wait to see what you’re going to whip up next! 
Jan 21, 2013 @ 13:49:58
Are these not the cutest cookies ever? Can never eat just one…nice photo.
Carmen
Jan 21, 2013 @ 14:11:23
These look fantastic!
Jan 21, 2013 @ 14:45:17
These look great!
Jan 21, 2013 @ 14:56:28
I ws just looking at a recipe for madeleines yesterday and thinking I should borrow my mum’s tin… I think I’ll wait for the buckwheat/apple/caramel ones though, they sound right up my street! I love that you’re rationing them too
Jan 21, 2013 @ 15:31:40
Ah these look delicious! I like your blog title and looking forward to reading your recipes!
Jan 21, 2013 @ 19:21:07
Your madeleines look great…and I love the orange and almond flavor…I yet have to try to bake madeleines.
Have a great week!
Jan 21, 2013 @ 21:30:48
I want a madeleine pan! Those look wonderful.
Jan 21, 2013 @ 23:42:41
Love your blog name, and really want one of these cookies…right now! Alas…will have to wait and make them tomorrow.
Jan 22, 2013 @ 07:08:32
Wow,
These are beautiful! I have always wanted to make these and I think after seeing your post, I am going to invest in a madeline pan.
Jan 22, 2013 @ 09:40:19
These are so lovely! And I love the idea of almond meal as well. Guess I need to put one of these pans on my wish list!!
Jan 22, 2013 @ 15:48:42
Your madeleines look delicious:) The picture gave me a huge craving for madeleines. Need to get a pan and bake up some soon. Thanks for sharing:)
Jan 23, 2013 @ 10:45:40
Your madeleines is perfect, very well baked. Nice click!
Best regards.