Lavender French Madeleines are a wonderful welcome to spring! Light floral notes of fresh edible flowers pair incredibly well with the butter-based sponge of this cookie/cake. 

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After my visit to Los Poblanos Inn in Albuquerque, the historic inn set among 25 acres of lavender fields, I couldn’t come home without some of their incredible organic flowers. Even though I’ve never been to Paris, I imagine the French countryside filled with that floral aroma. If you can’t get to Paris, Albuquerque and the fields of Los Poblanos are a close second.

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Sipping on tea is one of my favorite ways to wind down at the end of a long, busy day. Even better if I can accompany that tea with a small cookie laced with lavender – double the relaxation.

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Lavender is readily available online at Los Poblanos Farm Shop or at my favorite spice shop, Spiceologist. These madeleine cookies are the best excuse to eat a sweet treat before bed, as the flowers are best known for relaxing the nervous system and inducing sleep. It reduces stress and anxiety, so it’s a great floral herb to keep around the house. Sprinkle it on your baked goods, add it to your smoothies and teas, or just put a little sachet of it under your pillow for a restful night sleep.

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I hope you enjoy these sweet lavender treats!

Lavender French Madeleines

These delicate madeleines are lightly scented all the way through with fresh culinary lavender, the perfect accompaniment to tea time during the spring!
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Lavender French Madeleines
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes

Ingredients

  • cup all purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons culinary lavender
  • cup granulate sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup butter melted

for glaze:

  • 4 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • water to desired consistency
  • extra lavender buds

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375F and butter your madeleine pan. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, crush the lavender buds into the sugar. Add the vanilla, eggs, and melted butter.
  • Ad the liquid ingredients to dry ingredients and mix by hand until incorporated.
  • Pour about 2 tablespoons into each madeleine cup - about 3/4 full, no more.
  • Bake until golden around the edges, about 15 minutes.
  • Cool for 10 minutes and remove from pan. Cool all the way while making glaze.
  • To make glaze, in a small bowl place powdered sugar and add water by the teaspoon until consistency is smooth.
  • Dip cooled madeleines halfway into the glaze and sprinkle with lavender buds. Let set for 30 minutes before serving.
Servings: 12
Author: Marnely Murray

 

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3 Comments

  1. Oh my goodness! Not only are these madeleines gorgeous, but I bet they smell INCREDIBLE! I’ve never baked with lavender. I’ll have to try and find some.