Saffron Madeleines Recipe | Epicurious

Madeleines are technically made with a sponge cake batter, but many categorize them as cookies. They’re small, shaped like a shell, and can be made as an overnight dessert. Feel free to bake the madeleines and enjoy them dusted with powdered sugar; however, if you enjoy being extra, you can coat them in a thin shell of chocolate! I suggest using Ghirardelli’s white chocolate melting wafers as they’re made to melt and harden into a shiny shell. I decorated the madeleines using a small fluffy brush and powdered food coloring to create an Indian sunset vibe with soft oranges and pinks. Make sure to use good quality saffron, like Burlap and Barrel or Diaspora Co, when making these madeleines, as it makes all the difference!