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Decadent Chocolate Dipped Madeleines Recipe Perfect for School Colors Celebration

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These delicate, buttery madeleines dipped in chocolate tinted with school colors are quick, easy, and perfect for celebrations. They offer a tender crumb with a rich chocolate finish, ideal for game days and festive occasions.

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour – 1 cup (120g), sifted
  • Baking powder – 1 teaspoon
  • Granulated sugar – 2/3 cup (135g)
  • Large eggs – 2, room temperature
  • Unsalted butter – 1/2 cup (115g), melted and cooled
  • Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
  • Salt – a pinch
  • Semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate chips – 6 oz (170g), chopped finely
  • Colored candy melts – approximately 1/4 cup each in two school colors (e.g., blue and gold)
  • Vegetable oil or coconut oil – 1 teaspoon
  • Optional: Edible glitter or sprinkles in school colors

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Butter and flour the madeleine pan generously, tapping out excess flour.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together sifted flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat eggs and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on high speed for about 5 minutes until pale and thick.
  4. Gently fold in vanilla extract, then sift in the dry mixture in batches, folding carefully to keep airy texture.
  5. Slowly drizzle melted butter around the edges of the batter and fold gently to combine.
  6. Let the batter rest in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  7. Fill each madeleine pan cavity about 3/4 full without overfilling.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers spring back lightly when touched.
  9. Remove from oven, tap pan gently to loosen madeleines, and transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  10. Melt semi-sweet chocolate chips with 1 teaspoon oil in a double boiler until smooth. Repeat melting for each colored candy melt in separate bowls.
  11. Dip each madeleine halfway into melted chocolate, letting excess drip off. Place on parchment paper and immediately drizzle or dip with colored melts. Add edible glitter if desired.
  12. Let dipped madeleines rest at room temperature until chocolate sets, about 30 minutes, or chill briefly to speed up setting.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs for better texture. Resting the batter in the fridge is crucial for the characteristic hump. Butter and flour the pan generously to prevent sticking. Melt chocolate slowly over simmering water and add oil for a glossy finish. Work quickly with colored melts as they set fast. If chocolate thickens, add a bit more oil. Cool madeleines completely before dipping to prevent melting chocolate.

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