A delightful twist on the classic madeleine from Lindsey Miller. These tender, shell-shaped peanut butter cakes are dipped in rich semisweet chocolate and coated with chopped peanuts for the perfect finish.

Author

Lindsey Miller


Recipe

MeasurementsIngredients
1/2 cup (1 stick)Unsalted Butter, room temperature
1 cupGranulated Sugar
2/3 cupUnsalted Peanut Butter (chunky or smooth)
2 largeEggs, room temperature
1 teaspoonVanilla Extract
1 cupAll-Purpose Flour
1/2 teaspoonSalt
For Dipping:
2 cupsSemisweet Chocolate Chips
2/3 cupPeanuts (honey roasted or plain), chopped

Instructions

  1. Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350°F.
  2. Thoroughly coat two 12-shell madeleine pans with butter or baking spray, brushing into each mold.
  3. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the 1/2 cup of butter and the sugar. Microwave on low in 30-second intervals until the butter is just melted, then stir with a whisk until smooth.
  4. Let the mixture cool for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition.
  6. Whisk in the peanut butter until well blended. Add the vanilla, flour, and salt, whisking until just incorporated.
  7. Using a small scoop or a spoon, fill each mold with batter.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the centers are puffed with their characteristic hump and the edges are light brown.
  9. Let the madeleines cool in the pans on a wire rack for 1-2 minutes, then carefully invert them onto the rack to cool completely.
  10. Prepare the Topping: Line a cookie sheet with waxed paper. Place the chopped peanuts in a shallow bowl. Melt the chocolate in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  11. Hold each cooled madeleine by its narrow end and dip about two-thirds of it into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
  12. Immediately dip the chocolate-covered portion into the chopped nuts to coat.
  13. Place the finished madeleines on the prepared cookie sheet and let the chocolate set completely before serving.

Note

This recipe yields 24 madeleines.