12 Vanilla Bean Madeleines - serves 6

24 Vanilla Bean Madeleines - serves 12

If made properly, these adorable little French sponge cakes (cookies?) should be crisp, caramelized and flavorful on the exterior, and then buttery, soft and moist on the interior! The whimsical shell pattern, a fine vanilla bean paste, and a hint of citrus zest sets this dessert apart, as one of the premier tea cakes of the world! Also pairs perfectly with a fine coffee, or a lighter dessert after lunch.