Fall Recipe: Chocolate-Dipped Pumpkin Madeleines

These autumnal pumpkin cookies are the just-right treat to serve at a Halloween party, Thanksgiving dinner or any fall get-together. They're also the not-too-sweet complement to a cup of tea and party of one.

Pumpkin Madelines on a Plate

Pumpkin Madelines

Fall means an abundance of pumpkin flavored treats. Dip pumpkin madelines in chocolate for the perfect compliment to a Halloween party, Thanksgiving dinner or any fall get-together.

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • pinch of ginger, allspice and cloves
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 2 eggs at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup + 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1-1/4 cups dark chocolate chips
  • madeleine pan
  • ice cream or cookie scoop

Instructions

1: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare a madeleine pan with a generous coat of butter and a light dusting of flour.

Pumpkin Madelines Step 1 - Prepare Pan

Fall Recipe: Chocolate-Dipped Pumpkin Madeleines, Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare a madeleine pan with a generous coat of butter and a light dusting of flour.

2: Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and spices and set aside. Melt butter and set aside to cool.

3: Place eggs and sugars in a mixing bowl and beat on medium-high speed until thickened or about 5 minutes (Image 1).

4: Add the vanilla and pumpkin puree (Image 2) then mix until fully incorporated.

5: Using a spoon or rubber spatula, add the flour in thirds, folding after each addition just until flour is moistened (Image 1).

6: Add butter in thirds and fold after each addition until thoroughly mixed (Image 2).

7: Use a leveled medium ice cream or cookie scoop to add batter to the madeleine pans (Image 1).

8: Bake in a 375 degree oven for 12-15 minutes or until cake springs back slightly and edges are browned.

9: Allow to cool only for about a minute before removing them carefully with the tip of a knife (Image 2). Allow madeleines to cool completely on a wire rack.

10: Place 1 cup of the chocolate chips in a heat-proof bowl over a small saucepan filled with 1 inch of water. Bring the water to a simmer and melt the chocolate, stirring frequently. When chocolate is completely melted, remove it from the heat and add the remaining 1/4 cup of chocolate chips. Stir until chips are melted.

Pumpkin Madelines Step 10 - Melt Chocolate

Fall Flavor: Chocolate Dipped Madeleines, Step 10

Place 1 cup of the chocolate chips in a heat-proof bowl over a small saucepan filled with 1 inch of water. Bring the water to a simmer and melt the chocolate, stirring frequently. When chocolate is completely melted, remove it from the heat and add the remaining 1/4 cup of chocolate chips. Stir until chips are melted.

11: Dip cooled madeleines into the chocolate with the scalloped side down coating about 2/3 of the surface and just about a 1/4 inch on the cookie's back side.

Pumpkin Madelines Step 11 - Dip and Cool

Fall Recipe: Chocolate-Dipped Pumpkin Madeleines, Step 11.

Dip cooled madeleines into the chocolate with the scalloped side down coating about 2/3 of the surface and just about a 1/4 inch on the cookie's back side.

12: Lay madeleines on a cooling rack, back side down, and allow them to cool/harden. Store in an airtight container until ready to serve.

Pumpkin Madeleines

Fall Recipe: Chocolate-Dipped Pumpkin Madeleines

Easy, elegant and scrumptious! These delightful chocolate dipped pumpkin madeleines are sure to be a hit at any fall festivity or enjoyed with a quite cup of tea.

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