{"id":28128,"date":"2022-12-18T15:31:03","date_gmt":"2022-12-18T10:01:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tashasartisanfoods.com\/blog\/?p=28128"},"modified":"2025-11-04T18:06:20","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T12:36:20","slug":"spiced-brown-butter-madeleines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tashasartisanfoods.com\/blog\/spiced-brown-butter-madeleines\/","title":{"rendered":"Gingerbread Madeleines"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

These gingerbread madeleines<\/strong> are soft, buttery little cakes, gently spiced and infused with the rich, nutty flavor of brown butter! Each bite is light, tender, and filled with that irresistible festive holiday aroma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The batter comes together easily and bakes with the lovely classic madeleine hump and slightly crisp edges. The brown butter adds a nutty, caramelized flavor that pairs beautifully with ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Enjoy them with your afternoon tea, gift them to your friends, or serve them on your holiday dessert table.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Love gingerbread flavor? Then you must try my gingerbread mug cake<\/a>, soft gingerbread crinkle cookies<\/a>, and gluten-free chocolate gingerbread cookies<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n[feast_advanced_jump_to]\n\n\n

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Why You'll Love This Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u2728 This easy gingerbread madeleine recipe is a festive twist to the French classic - spiced, buttery, and made even better with brown butter.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2728 Perfectly spiced with gingerbread spices - cozy and warm without being overwhelming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2728 Soft, moist, and tender texture, just as a madeleine should be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2728 Brown butter magic! It elevates these spiced madeleines to the next level of deliciousness with its nutty, aromatic, rich flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2728 These spiced\u00a0madeleines with brown butter are wonderful for teatime, holiday gifting, and festive platters.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Recipe Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Flour:<\/strong> All-purpose flour works the best in this easy gingerbread madeleines recipe for a soft and tender crumb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Butter: <\/strong>Brown butter adds so much oomph to these gingerbread madeleines. It gives a rich, toasty, almost caramel-like flavor! If you want, you can skip this step and use melted and cooled butter instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sugar:<\/strong> I used raw sugar here, but you can easily swap it for granulated sugar or brown sugar for that extra caramel flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eggs:<\/strong> They add moisture and provide structure to the holiday madeleines. If you want to make eggless gingerbread madeleines, like my matcha madeleines<\/a> and coconut ginger madeleines<\/a>, you can use flax eggs.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spices:<\/strong> Store-bought gingerbread spice will do in a pinch, or you can make it at home by combining -\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 teaspoons cinnamon powder<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 teaspoons ginger powder<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 teaspoon clove powder<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 teaspoon all-spice powder<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00bd teaspoon nutmeg powder<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Store this spice blend in a small jar. It\u2019s very handy for Christmas and holiday recipes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please see the recipe card below for full information about the ingredients and quantities.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How To Make Gingerbread Madeleines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Step 1:<\/strong> Gently cook butter in a saucepan. First, it\u2019ll become nice and bubbly. Then the milk solids will separate, yielding a rich, gorgeous brown butter. Set it aside to cool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2:<\/strong> Sift the flour, gingerbread spices, and baking powder in a bowl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3<\/strong>: In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar till pale and thick, doubled in volume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 4:<\/strong> Gently fold in the flour mixture, followed by the browned butter.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 5:<\/strong> Cover and refrigerate the brown butter madeleine batter for at least 2 hours and up to 2 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 6:<\/strong> When you're ready to bake, grease and flour the madeleine molds. If you have a silicone pan, no prep is needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 7:<\/strong> Spoon or pipe the batter into the molds, about three-quarters of the way.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 8:<\/strong> Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, and then turn the mold over onto a cooling rack. Dust with powdered sugar and enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pro Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n