These Espresso Chip Madeleines are such an elegant little treat. Fun to bake and perfect to share!
Hellooo friends! I am so excited for today’s post! Today, I’m sharing a recipe from Barbara Feldman Morse’s darling new cookbook, Madeleines: Elegant French Tea Cakes to Bake and Share! AND I’m having a giveaway!
A week or so before Christmas I got Barbara’s cookbook (my favorite Christmas present this season!) from my good friend Kristen. Over the years, Kristen and her husband Joey have been frequent guests for dinner at the BHK, and she knows how much I love to cook and bake, so it was the perfect gift. I’m pretty sure the first day I got my new book, I read it cover to cover.
When I read a little about Barbara, I realized we shared similar backgrounds. She also grew up spending summers at the beach along the Atlantic Ocean. I was so impressed with Barbara’s book, I decided to email her and ask her if she wouldn’t mind if I shared one of her recipes with you guys on the blog. Barbara said she’d love it and was so sweet to provide her book and her absolutely gorgeous scallop shaped shell madeleine pan for a giveaway! Woot woot!
This book is packed with amazing recipes, sweet and savory. There’s Bananas Fosters Madeleines, Caramelized Onion and Asiago Madeleines and Browned Butter Pecan Madeleines to name a few. Barbara’s creativity knows no bounds!
The tough choice was which one to share today. I finally decided on the the Espresso Chip Madeleine to feed my coffee and mocha latte addiction, something else Barbara and I have in common. It was the perfect choice. They’ve got a rich espresso flavor and they’re studded with chocolate chips for an added boost. They’re absolutely delightful! Barbara’s one-bowl method is so easy and creates a perfect tender madeleine every time. I know you’ll love them!
To enter the giveaway just leave a comment below, and I’ll announce the winner next Thursday. The giveaway includes Barbara’s wonderful cookbook and special madeleine pan, an OXO cookie scoop and a cooling rack. Good luck and enjoy!
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 2 Tbsp. instant espresso powder or more to taste I used 2 1/2 Tbsp.
- 1 Tbsp. hot water
- 5 Tbsp. unsalted butter room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks chips or mini chips (I used mini chips)
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees and position rack in middle of oven. Spray madeleine pan with nonstick cooking spray.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside, In a small bowl, whisk together espresso powder and hot water to make a paste.
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Combine butter and sugar in a microwavable bowl. Microwave on low power for 1-2 minutes. Whisk until smooth. Continue microwaving in 15 second intervals until butter is totally melted and mixture is smooth.
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Let mixture cool for 3-4 minutes.. Add eggs, one at a time, whisking after each addition.
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Add milk until well combines. Next, add flour mixture, whisking until well combined.
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Stir in espresso mixture and then fold in chocolate chips.
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Using a 1 1/2 inch diameter scoop or a teaspoon, fill molds until almost full. Press batter to evenly distribute.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the madeleines are puffy and the tops spring back when gently pressed. Do not overbake.
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Remove from oven to cool on rack for 2-3 minutes. Use offset spatula to remove from pan.
Adapted from Barbara’s Espresso Chip Madeleine recipe
They look perfect for having company over for tea and coffee!
Yes, absolutely Janet! They’re so easy to make and Barbara has so many different flavors to choose from!
Thank you for the giveaway
Certainly! It’s such a wonderful book! And the madeleines are amazing!
My wife’s mother is a complete Francophile and LOVES madeleines. She’s having a shoulder replacement surgery soon and this would be the perfect comfort treat for her… and making them will be a good diversion for my wife who will be caring for her for a few weeks following surgery.
Then she definitely needs Barbara’s book Brian! Your mother-in-law will deserve a special treat and she’ll just love these madeleines. There are over 70 recipes to choose from! I’m working my way through each and every one and enjoying every minute of it!
I’m an espresso girl at heart! These cookies look scrumshious! Thank you for the amazing giveaway!
Me too Nancie! They are so easy and absolutely delicious! Barbara’s book is just darling. So many good recipes to choose from. I have tried several recipes already and each one has been delicious!
These Madeleines look absolutely delicious, Mary Ann!!! I mean, a pretty cookie that is totally acceptable to eat for breakfast? Sign me up! Lol. I just adore the Espresso Chips in here! The cookbook sounds amazing and it’s so sweet of the author to sponsor this giveaway! Happy New Year, friend! Cheers! P.s. Pinned obviously! <3
Barbara is such a sweet lady Chey and her book is just amazing. I never knew there could be so many delicious flavors of madeleines! One is better than the next! Happy New Year to you too! Hope you had fun spending time with your mom! Thanks for pinning! XO
I’ve never made madeleines. How is this possible? I guess I’m not much of a baker. Yours look gorgeous and would be fun for ladies coffee. Happy New Year girl!
You need to try them Karen! Barbara’s book has so many varieties, I was blown away! She’s so creative! They would be perfect for a ladies tea! And she has a gruyere rosemary one that’s perfect as a side with some nice hot soup!
I have never made madeleines but they look like the perfect cookie for me – especially this espresso chip one! Thank you for the opportunity to win :)
Absolutely Natalie! They’re so easy to make with Barbara’s one bowl method! So many madeleines, so little time! Thanks so much for dropping by the BHK and leaving a comment!
These look like the perfect addition to my morning coffee!! Thank you for sharing this recipe and for the give away!
They definitely would be Sarah!
These espresso chip madeleines look perfect and I want to win!! I’d love this cookbook and I’ve always wanted a madeleine pan!!
Thanks Alice! It’s a fabulous cookbook! You’d love it for sure!
I love madeleines as a snack in the afternoon with a nice cup of tea. Yours look delicious for any time of the day.
I love them too! I’d treat myself to one or two when I would go to Starbucks. But now I’ll be making them homemade!
i want to make these for my husband for Valentine’s day! how pretty they look!
Great idea Amy! He’d love them!
Mmmmm! Coffee in a cookie-Yes!!
I know, right?! Doesn’t get any better!
I’ve never made (or eaten) madeleines before and would love to try them!
Oh, they’re such a treat! Lots of flavors to choose from in Barbara’s book!
These look like the perfect coffe break treat at any time. Perfect to serve company and family. I love chocolate and espresso so this one is a winner for me. Thanks for the recipe and sharing the new cookbook available
They most definitely are Marion! Barbara’s cookbook is just lovely! I’m baking my way through it!
I love a good recipe book and I may have a slight obsession, lol :D I had three given to me for Christmas! Yay me :) These madeleines look delicious and so pretty. Plus, they have the coffee built right in ;) How perfect is that? Pinned! Happy New Year, my friend. Can’t wait to see more yummy recipes!
I think I may have a slight obsession too Dawn! So glad you got a couple for Christmas! Bet you’re having fun going through them! You’d love these Dawn! Thanks for pinning!
i’ve never made madeleines simply because i don’t have a proper pan!
They’re definitely worth a try Grace! So many variations in Barbara’s book and her pan is just lovely! Thanks for stopping by to leave a comment!
Wow these look incredible. I love anything espresso and chocolate!
Thanks Tieghan! Barbara’s cookbook is fabulous! So many variations!
Thank you! My nephew and I love to try new things together…!
Good luck Darcie! These are so fun to make and share!
These look absolutely perfect Mary Ann!
Thanks so much Matt! The espresso chocolate chip combo is sooo good!
Madelines have been on my baking list for quite awhile now and the infusion of expresso sounds wonderful!
It really is Nicole! I want to make every recipe in this book! They all sound amazing!
What a fun gift, Mary Ann! I adore madeleines and the variety of ways to enjoy them… the chocolate chips are a welcome addition! And what a fabulous giveaway.. the pan is adorable. A perfect baking accompaniment to my collection.. hehe! Thank you for sharing my dear and happy new year!
I love getting cookbooks as gifts Traci. I could sit at a bookstore browsing cookbooks all day long. Barbara’s book is wonderful and her pan is just beautiful. And the espresso chocolate combo is delish! Happy New Year!
Love how elegant these are :)
They’re so delicious too Jennifer!
What a delightful cookbook, I can see why you loved it and these look like a delicious choice to share. I have to laugh about your love of cookbooks. My husband always says that I read cookbooks like “normal” people read regular books :)
I think my husband would say the same thing Chris! And when he says silly things like that, I remind who makes all the delicious food he gets to eat!
These look fabulous! I never had a madeleine pan, and never tried making them yet (though I love eating them!)
What a fabulous treat it’d be if I won the giveaway! Fingers crossed! :)
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Amy! I love eating them too! Good luck!
These are just gorgeous, I love that we are on the same wavelength today :). You can never go wrong with espresso chip, and I love the shell molds – absolutely gorgeous!
Thanks Laura! Your citrus combo sounds spectacular too! Never can have enough madeleines!
Ohhh your recipe looks and sounds great :) I have been looking and wanting to find some madeleines pans for a while..I would be so happy if I win this gift :) <3 Thank you!!!!!
Thanks so much! Barbara’s book is fabulous! Good luck!
Thank you :)
love the shell pan
Me too Lisa!
Amazing recipe
I should be sitting at the beach eating these with a coffee right now,
Not shoveling snow and freezing..
Thank you for all you yummy shares Mary Ann
Happy New Year
Barbara’s recipes are awesome Linda! I would rather be sitting at the beach eating these too! You’re very welcome. Thanks for following and dropping by to leave a comment!
These are adorable! Makes me want to cozy up with a couple and a mug of tea :)
Thanks Gina! They’re so delish. Perfect with tea!
Hi Mary Ann! I found you through Laura at Tutti Dolci and I’m so glad I did! I LOVE your site! And these madeleines are beautiful! I must admit that I’ve only had vanilla or chocolate madeleines in the past. (Though I did make Rachel Khoo’s raspberry stuffed madeleines…so good!) But I can think of no better flavor to have with coffee than espresso chip! Looks like a lovely book. Glad to say hello and I’ll be back!
So glad you found the blog Anne! A love Laura’s blog! She is so incredibly talented!
Barbara’s book is amazing. I never knew there could be so many flavors of madeleines! I’ll have to try Rachel Khoo’s recipe also. Now, I’m totally hooked!
Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving a comment!
I love these. Now I’d be able to make them.
Glad you like them Sherry! I had a hard time narrowing it down. All the recipes are incredible!
Oh my! I am adoring the espresso chocolate chip combination, Mary Ann! These are just perfect for tea or coffee time!
Yes, I totally agree Annie! Barbara is a madeleine genius!
I often purchase madeleines at the grocery – oh how I would love to make my own!!
It’s so much fun making them at home! And there are so many varieties in Barbara’s book. Thanks for stopping by to leave a comment!
I love this, they look so pretty and would make great gifts for people, I have never made madeleines before and really want to try some of the recipes.
I love Madeleines but have never made them myself. Winning this would be wonderful! Good luck to everyone!
They’re quite easy to make Erika. They always look so pretty too!
Wow this looks delectable! The grown-up version of lady fingers…mmmm
Thanks! You’d love them!
Gorgeous! I love madeleines!
Thanks Karen! Me too.
These will be the perfect way to pamper myself with my coffee before my busy day begins. Thank you
Absolutely Christy!
Your madeleines look delicious. I love the flavor combination of espresso and chocolate chip (I’ve only had plain madeleines before) and the scallop shape is so beautiful. Thanks to both you and Barbara for the recipe and the giveaway!
Thanks Rose. That’s one of my favorite combos too! You’re quite welcome!
Who could resist these? Not me, so beautiful and how cool of her, too!
I can’t resist them either Kevin! Barbara is such a sweet lady! So creative!
Ive been eying up madeleine pans for a while now. Every time I see these beautiful bakes popping up in my feed i want to bake some. These coffee and chocolate chip ones look tasty and the book looks very stylish. Thanks for the recipe and the chance of winning some goodies.
The book is just wonderful Jane! So many different, delicious recipes! I’m baking my way through it!
Gorgeous and looks super easy to make (especially with the pan ????). A nice treat with weekend coffee and the paper!
Thanks so much Kristin! Perfect with coffee and tea!
Can’t wait to try this recipe! And what a beautiful and unique pan!
I hope you give it a go Lorraine. They’re delish! Barbara’s pan is beautiful too! I’m a sucker for seashells!
A whole book on madeleines-! I need to look this one up! They are my daughter’s latest obsession. They have such a delicate shape and texture, and so many endless flavor possibilities. I can see why you chose the espresso chip… I bet these are absolutely the most perfect thing to wake up to.
Oh Emily, it’s just spectacular. Your daughter would love all the different flavors. Such a treat in the morning or late afternoon with something warm to drink!
Everything I would want wrapped into one cute madeleine! Madeleines always feel like that perfectly sized treat – I can definitely understand why you picked the espresso chip! xo
They do seem to be the perfect size and perfect with a nice cup of coffee or tea! So much better homemade than store bought too!
Tomorrow is supposed to be a snow day. Sounds like the perfect accompaniment!
Perfect! Hope you enjoy them Joe!
Yum! Hope I win so I can try making these!
Good luck!
I love these! XO
Thanks Boo! XO
These look great! I’m going to make them for my mom. Thanks for the chance!
Thanks Brenda! Good luck!
I’ve never made Madeleines. Always like trying something new so I’m anxious to bake both sweet and savory Madeleines.
Thanks for dropping by to leave a comment Susan! Good luck! Happy weekend!
I ADORE madeleines!!! They are my favorite type of cookie, so light and airy but also crunchy on the edges. This recipe looks incredible and I cannot wait to try it! I’ve also seen Barbara’s book at my local library and wanted to get it!
Me too Zainab! You’ve got to check it out! There are so many delicious recipes. They turned out perfect with Barbara’s one-bowl method!
It all looks so FABULOUS. Thanks and Happy New Year! xoxo
Cheers!
Happy New Year to you too! Good luck!
First of all, these Madeleines look fantastic! This cookbook sounds awesome and so interesting. I love that you reached out to Barbara to share a recipe and it turned into such a fun giveaway!
Thanks Rachelle! Barbara is such a sweet lady and her recipes in this book are incredible! I knew I had to share!
I would love a new madeline pan and a great book! These look delish
Thanks Jaimee! Good luck!
Count me in!
Will do! These are so good Tanya!
Isn’t getting a cookbook as a gift the best, Mary Ann! I received Ina Garten’s newest one from a friend for Christmas and I just love it. I’ve never made madeleines before – they ones you made look absolutely delicious! Happy New Year to you!
I totally agree Geraldine! It’s always one of my favorite gifts! They’re quite easy to make and Barbara’s recipes are wonderful! Happy New Year!
I love Madelines and would really like to try making them.
Good luck! They’re so many different flavors!
I’m totally in love with those cute , Delicious madelines.
I still searching for good recipes, I will try those as soon as I finish my final exam ????
Thank u for the great post❤
Yay! Glad you like them!
What beautiful treats! It would be so amazing to win such a lovely giveaway, especially that pan! Thanks for the opportunity. :)
Sure Jennie! Barbara’s book is fabulous!
yum these look awesome
Thanks Judith!
Mmm I am a coffee addict and I would love these!
Coming from a coffee addict myself, these hit the spot Kimmy!
What a lovely book and pan! I’ve never made madeleines before….I think I need to get myself a pan and start baking!
Yes! You’ll love these Kathy!
Those look and sound delicious. I have never made madeleines before.. this would be the perfect option to start! xo
Thanks! The flavors are fabulous!
I am a passionate espresso lover! Plus, when combined with something so delicious as these chips, great treat!
Me too! These hit the spot!
These Madeleines look delightful! I am sure they never last long! I would love to make some, but I feel that you just can not do it without a Madeleine pan, it just misses the whole point of them!
Mary,
These madeleines are so perfectly made,they are a visual treat for sure and I bet they are perfect pairing with my tea. Thnks for an amazing blog and this recipe. Will attempt making these with my girls.
You’re so welcome. Hope you all enjoy Hasin!
The consistency of my batter was too runny I added more flour any ideas as to why the consistency of the batter was too runny?
Hmmmm. All I can think is that something must have been measured incorrectly. I’d give the recipe another try and make sure everything is measured to the T. Good luck and let me know.