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Luscious French Madeleines with Hazelnut Spread

Name: Luscious French Madeleines with Hazelnut Spread
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: All-purpose flour, 2/3 cup (85g); Baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon; Granulated sugar, 1/2 cup (100g); Eggs, 2 large, room temperature; Pure vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon; Lemon zest, Zest of 1 lemon; Unsalted butter, 1/2 cup (115g), melted and cooled; Roasted hazelnuts, 1 cup (150g); Powdered sugar, 1/4 cup (30g); Cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons; Vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons; Salt, Pinch

Delight in the iconic shell-shaped madeleines enriched with a luscious hazelnut spread. Perfect for any tea party or a refined late-night snack.

4.7(832 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·August 19, 2025

Luscious French Madeleines with Hazelnut Spread — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

Madeleine Batter

Hazelnut Spread

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 125 kcal
Protein: 1.9 g
Carbs: 9.6 g
Fat: 9.3 g
Fiber: 0.8 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3007 kcal
Protein: 46 g
Carbs: 231 g
Fat: 222 g
Fiber: 20 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
All-purpose flour 2/3 cup (85g)	320	9	66	1	3
Baking powder 1/2 teaspoon	2	0	1	0	0
Granulated sugar 1/2 cup (100g)	387	0	100	0	0
Eggs 2 large, room temperature	140	12	1	10	0
Pure vanilla extract 1 teaspoon	12	0	0	0	0
Lemon zest Zest of 1 lemon	6	0	2	0	1
Unsalted butter 1/2 cup (115g), melted and cooled	814	1	0	92	0
Roasted hazelnuts 1 cup (150g)	942	23	28	90	14
Powdered sugar 1/4 cup (30g)	120	0	30	0	0
Cocoa powder 2 tablespoons	24	1	3	1	2
Vegetable oil 2 tablespoons	240	0	0	28	0
Salt Pinch	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Hazelnut Spread

1
Blend hazelnuts
Place roasted hazelnuts in a food processor and blend until smooth.
2
Add remaining ingredients
Add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vegetable oil, and salt; blend until fully incorporated and creamy.
3
Store
Transfer to a jar and set aside.

Preparing the Madeleine Batter

1
Combine dry ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
2
Beat sugar and eggs
In another bowl, beat sugar and eggs until pale and fluffy.
3
Fold in remaining ingredients
Gently fold in flour mixture, followed by vanilla, lemon zest, and melted butter.
Tip: Allow the batter to rest in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Pro Tip: Use a piping bag for easier and cleaner portioning into the molds.

How to Make Luscious French Madeleines with Hazelnut Spread

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Preheating
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
Filling the Molds
Using a piping bag, fill each madeleine mold about 2/3 full.
3
Baking
Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden and the centers rise slightly.