Question 1

How lemony are these madeleines?

Accepted Answer

You can taste it, for sure! The lemon is stronger on the parts of the madeleines that have the glaze, though. You can add half a teaspoon of lemon extract if you want these cookies to be extra lemony.

Question 2

How should I store lemon madeleines?

Accepted Answer

The crisp exterior madeleines are famous for goes away pretty quickly if you store madeleines in a sealed container. I like to keep my madeleines in a container that's only partially covered to allow some moisture to escape without drying the cakes out too much.

Question 3

How long do lemon madeleines last?

Accepted Answer

Madeleines are best eaten the same day you baked them, because the crisp exterior softens up over the course of a day or so. But the madeleines are still good to eat up to about four days after baking, if stored in an airtight or loosely covered container at room temperature.

Question 4

Can I use other citrus to flavor these madeleines?

Accepted Answer

Yes! I'd recommend using two limes or one orange to make lime or orange madeleines with this recipe. Use the juice from the fruit in the glaze, too!

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