
Toffee Madeleines
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
A delightful British dessert with a crispy exterior and a tender, toffee-filled center, made in the iconic madeleine mold.
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Ingredients
- 300 gall-purpose flour
- 15 gbaking powder
- 250 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gunsalted butter, softened
- 3large eggs
- 120 gtoffee bits
- 5 mLpure vanilla extract
- 10 mLsesame oil
- 10 gsalt
- 50 gcocoa powder
- 50 mLtoffee syrup
- 50 gconfectioners' sugar
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Sift the dry ingredients to ensure even distribution.
- 3
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter until it's light and fluffy.
Tip: Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
- 4
Gradually add granulated sugar to the butter, beating until well combined.
Tip: Beat until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- 5
Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by toffee syrup and vanilla extract.
Tip: Use room temperature eggs for best results.
- 6
In a separate bowl, whisk together cocoa powder and sesame oil.
Tip: Whisk until smooth and well combined.
- 7
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, beating until just combined.
Tip: Do not overmix.
- 8
Gently fold in toffee bits and confectioners' sugar.
Tip: Avoid overmixing, as this can cause the batter to become tough.
- 9
Pour the batter into the prepared madeleine mold.
Tip: Use a piping bag or spoon to fill the mold evenly.
- 10
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
Tip: Check the madeleines frequently to avoid overcooking.
- 11
Allow the madeleines to cool in the mold for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: This will help the madeleines retain their shape.
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