These gluten free butterscotch madeleines are my guilty pleasure lately. Light and cake-like, you will love how these cookies melt in your mouth.
If you love cookies as much as we do, you will want to check out all of my delicious gluten free cookie recipes!
Click for Table of Contents:
I feel like I have ignored my madeleines pan lately...I haven't touched it since early spring when I made these Gluten Free Kumquat Madeleines. In Europe, they would call these cookies madeleines au Citron. I just say they are yummy and have a distinct citrus flavor.
It isn't the pan's fault, it is mine. My madeleines pan ended up so far back in the cabinet, I completely forgot about it. Maybe this is common for food bloggers because we collect so many fun kitchen gadgets and toys :-).
Madeleines are a French sponge cake that is often thought of as a cookie because of its size. The flavor is light and slightly sweet. These are perfect with a cup of coffee or tea.
For this craving, I used butterscotch chips. These are definitely not traditional for madeleines cookies...but a craving is a craving :-).
Instructions:
After whisking the dry ingredients to blend, add the wet ingredients and the butterscotch chips. Mix well.
I have tested two gluten free flour blends in this recipe. I liked King Arthur Gluten Free Measure for Measure and Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Gluten Free Flour Blend. This doesn't mean other blends won't work, I just haven't tested any others. Try to avoid flour blends that are high in starch.
As always, if your blend does not contain Xanthan Gum, you will need to add 1 teaspoon.
Your dough will be fluffy and thick.
Add a little dough to each Madeleine cake section. Don't worry that it is blobby...it melts down easily to form the classic Madeleine shape.
How long do you bake Madeleines?
Bake your Madeleines for 8-10 minutes in the oven at 350 degrees F until done. Allow them to cool on a cooling rack.
More delicious gluten free Madeleine cookie recipes:
- If you love chocolate mint, these Gluten Free Chocolate Mint Madeleines are wonderful.
- Something different but tasty, these Gluten Free Matcha Green Tea Madeleines are perfect with tea.
- I love pumpkin all year long and so these Gluten Free Pumpkin Madeleines are a great way to hide some veggies!
Tools:
- This easy to use gluten free flour blend.
- A non-stick madeleines pan.
๐ Recipe
Gluten Free Butterscotch Madeleines
How to make delicious light and fluffy gluten free butterscotch madeleines.
Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten free flour blend, (*Note, my flour blend has xanthan gum included. If yours doesn't, add 1 teaspoon.)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 stick butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/3 cup butterscotch chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray a Madeleine pan with coconut oil.
- In a large bowl, add flour, sugar, baking soda and salt.
- Whisk to blend.
- In a small bowl, beat eggs and vanilla.
- Slowly add melted butter to eggs, mixing the whole time.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and add chips.
- Mix well.
- Drop a spoonful of batter into each Madeleine cake section.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Remove Madeleines onto a cooling rack.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 18 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 144Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 100mgCarbohydrates: 19gFiber: 0gSugar: 8gProtein: 2g
Please note this nutrition information is calculated by a recipe plugin and is an estimate based on the ingredients used in this recipe.
Jacqueline Debono
I've never made madeleines, but need to change that. These looks beautiful and I can imagine how good they'd taste with a cup of tea!
Sandi Gaertner
I can't wait to hear how you liked them Jacqueline ๐
Danielle Wolter
I've never made my own made madeleines before, these sound amazing! Love the butterscotch ๐
Sandi Gaertner
I hope you like them Danielle ๐
Kate Hackworthy
These madeleines look soo good. So light and fluffy. It's amazing that they're gluten free.
Sandi Gaertner
They are gluten free, but your non-gluten free friends and family will never know ๐
Brian Jones
They look so very good, I always love the way that Madeleines look, such smart little cakes!
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you so much Brian ๐
Mirlene
Wow! These madeleines look incredibly delicious! Definitely interested in trying this recipe!
Razena
These look incredibly delicious!!! Yummed as well.
Becky Winkler (A Calculated Whisk)
These look amazing! I need a madeleine pan...
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you Becky ๐
Patty Haxton Anderson
Your madeleines look exquisite.
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you Patty ๐
felicia | Dish by Dish
Sandi! these madeleines look amazing! I've yet to try your kumkuat madeleines (I bookmarked it the last time but somehow never got down to it) and now I have 2 recipes on the wait-list to try out! Thanks so much for sharing!
love from Buenos Aires!
felicia
Sandi Gaertner
I hope you enjoy them Felicia ๐
peter @feedyoursoultoo
They look absolutely beautiful.
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you Peter ๐
Laura O|PetiteAllergyTreats
Would you believe me if I told you I've never had a madeleine before? I know, a little hard to believe but not exactly popular in the Midwest. This look amazing!
Sandi Gaertner
OMG Laura...I should send you a Madeleine care package ๐
April J Harris
What beautiful Madeleines! I love the addition of the butterscotch!
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you April ๐
Donna
Do you know, I have never tried a madeleine! I don't know how they have managed to slip by, because they look so cute and sound so delicious! This version sounds so lovely ๐
Sandi Gaertner
I hope you give them a try Donna...they are delicious.
Debra @ Bowl Me Over
You are quite the temptress, boy these look good! And I had no idea so easy, my hubby would love these!!
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you so much Debra ๐
Sandra
I tasted Madelines for the first time that my mom made and they melted in my mouth! So good! Your butterscotch flavor sounds delicious and would like to try these too!
Healing Tomato
I can make butterscotch Madelines at home? I had no idea. Wow! what an amazing recipe. I really like your presentation and your recipe ingredients.
Sandi Gaertner
I can always mail a few to you ๐
christine
Oh I'm so glad you rediscovered your pan. I remember reading how excited you were when you first got it. I love butterscotch but I often forget about it when I bake. These look absolutely delicious.
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you Christine ๐ I am glad I found it too!
Howie Fox
It's the size of a cookie, but it looks fluffy like a cake! The French again ๐
Looks absolutely delicious, even more with the cream on top!
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you Howie ๐
Joanne T Ferguson
These are gorgeous Madeleines Sandi! Pinned and shared!
Sandi Gaertner
I appreciate the shares Joanne ๐
Michelle @ The Complete Savorist
Always roll with the cravings. I love butterscotch chips...In fact I buy them and just eat them like candy. These look perfect. I'd love to share a plate with you over coffee.
Sandi Gaertner
Agreed!! Cravings can be good and bad. Come visit anytime ๐
Debi @ Life Currents
I used to work in a French cafe, and these totally remind me of that time! There was always a big jar of madeleines on the counter, and man were they popular! I love how you've updated the traditional cookie with butterscotch and made it GF. Lovely! Pinned for later.
Sandi Gaertner
That must have been an incredible job Debi ๐
Florian @ContentednessCooking
These look fantastic ands the pictures are beautiful! Great recipe! ๐
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you Florian ๐
Charlene @ That Girl Cooks Healthy
Wow, they look so light and fluffy, gluten free too, so a bonus.
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you Charlene ๐