The batter used to make French madeleines is a genoise, so it is leavened naturally with eggs. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, plus 2 additional tablespoons for the pan 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour, plus 1 additional tablespoon for the pan Madeleine mold: This is the most important tool you’ll need when making a madeleine cookie recipe.
Preheat your oven and grease the madeleine pan. In a bowl or with a food processor, blend the melted butter, cream and sweetener until smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla extract and blend until combined. Add the almond flour, baking powder and xanthan gum and mix. Spoon the dough into a well-greased madeleine pan. I used a silicone madeleine mould.
To make a chocolate keto madeleine recipe, use either 2 large eggs instead of medium and add 2 tablespoon cocoa powder (plus an additional tablespoon of sweetener). Or simply add 2 tablespoon of melted dark or sugar free chocolate to the batter. You can even brown the butter before using it in the recipe.
These delicate, buttery keto madeleines are an easy afternoon or after dinner treat. They are ready in just 20 minutes and have only 0.7g net carbs. Keto madeleines are a low carb version of the scalloped-shaped French mini cake classic! Airy, buttery and totally grain free, these almond flour madeleines are ready to enjoy in just 20 minutes.