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Soft Chocolate Peppermint Madeleines with Candy Cane Crunch

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Soft, cake-like chocolate peppermint madeleines with a festive candy cane crunch, combining rich cocoa flavor and cool peppermint in an elegant, bakery-style treat.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
  • 1/4 cup crushed candy canes
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and thoroughly grease a madeleine pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until light and slightly fluffy.
  4. Mix in the vanilla extract and peppermint extract.
  5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Stir in the melted butter and melted chocolate chips until smooth and fully incorporated.
  7. Spoon the batter into the prepared madeleine pan, filling each cavity about three-quarters full.
  8. Bake for 9–12 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers spring back lightly when touched.
  9. Cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Sprinkle crushed candy canes on top and dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

  • Grease and lightly dust the pan with cocoa powder to prevent sticking.
  • Refrigerate the batter for up to 24 hours for convenience; bring slightly toward room temperature before baking.
  • Dip half of each madeleine in melted dark chocolate for extra richness.
  • Freeze without candy cane topping for up to 2 months; add topping after thawing.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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