SPICED MADELEINES

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Yield Makes 12 madeleines

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted, plus 1 tablespoon (melted) for greasing molds
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
Confectioners sugar for dusting
Special Equipment
a madeleine pan with 12 (3- by 2-inch) molds*

Steps:

Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 400°F. Brush molds with some melted butter, then chill until set, about 5 minutes. Brush molds again with some melted butter and chill pan.
Sift together flour, baking powder, spices, and a pinch of salt.
Whisk together sugars and eggs until combined well. Add flour mixture and whisk until just combined, then stir in remaining butter (6 tablespoons) until just incorporated. 3Spoon batter into molds, filling them about two thirds full. Bake 5 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 350°F and bake until springy to the touch and edges are lightly browned, 4 to 6 minutes. Turn out onto a rack and cool 15 minutes. Just before serving, dust with confectioners sugar.
*Available at many cookware shops and Bridge Kitchenware (800-274-3435).