Dairy Free Madeleines

I guess it is because the similarity of names but every time I make or think of these cookies/cakes, I think of the cartoon of the little french girl... Regardless these are delicious! I used the technique of a recipe from Epicurious but revamped the whole thing so us lacto-folks can indulge as well! The key here really is the brown butter! I have made Martha's Chocolate Browned Butter Madeleines as well and WOWZA!! If you aren't allergic to anything you should stop what you're doing right now and make those! Or you can just order them from SHORTBREAD NYC!

I'm giving away a brand new mini madeleine red silicon baking pan! All you have to do is leave a comment on this post about your favorite dessert, and the winner will be chosen at random thursday the 29th! Let the games begin!   We Have a winner! See below and stay tuned for our next giveaway!

Dairy Free Madeleines

Makes 20

Ingredients/

2 large eggs

2/3 cup sugar (or cane juice crystals)

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 teaspoon lemon zest

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup all purpose flour (I used whole wheat- I'm healthy like that :D)

1 1/4 sticks Earth Balance (10 tablespoons)

Directions/

Heat Earth Balance in a small sauce pan over medium-high heat until it begins to brown. Swirl the pan every so often so as not to burn the butter. One golden brown, pour into a small bowl and set aside.

Preheat the oven to 375˚F. Generously coat the pan in remaining Earth Balance or load up on the pam spray. 

Using an electric mixer, beat eggs and sugar in large bowl just to blend. Beat in vanilla, zest and salt. Add flour and beat until just blended. Gradually add the cooled "browned butter" beating until just blended.

Spoon 1 tablespoon of the batter into each mold. Bake until puffed up and golden brown (about 1-15 minutes). Cool in the pan for about 5 minutes then gently remove. Serve and enjoy. 

NOTE/ They only last for a few day before they get harder but I'm sure than wont be a problem... they disappear pretty fast!


We have a winner!! Congratulations JULIE and Denise!
As for everyone else... Please stay tuned for our delicious GIVEAWAY!! I tell ya... its gunna be SHARP! ;p