Mine aren’t nearly as pretty as Martha’s, but they’ll do.
I was asked to put together a cookie tray for a family function by my aunt and she specifically asked for madeleines. I have a favourite madeleine recipe from this book but for the cookie tray, I thought I’d finally try a recipe for Rose-Water Madeleines from an issue of Martha’s Weddings magazine.
After baking the madeleines, you apply a rose-water syrup to the edges and then sprinkle on coloured sanding sugar, which is a type of sugar used in cake and cookie decorating. As far as I know there’s only one cake decorating store in the Greater Toronto Area that sells sanding sugar (Hello, Golda’s Kitchen! … if anyone knows of any other stores in Toronto that sell the stuff please do let me know) and I didn’t have time to drive out there so I used regular granulated sugar that I tinted pink.
The madeleines were moist and not-too-sweet and the pretty edges was a nice touch, although I’d like to try them again with proper sanding sugar.
Anyway, I hope you’ll enjoy some with a cup of tea … have a great week, everyone!
Ciao!
Remember, if you have a magazine recipe that you’ve finally tried, let me know and I’ll link to it! Here’s who has joined me recently for Magazine Mondays:
Natashya made a comforting Fall Fruit Crumble.
Liliana made some mouth-watering Ricotta Fritters.
33 comments
Rosa
Pretty indeed! Those Madeleines look perfect!
Cheers,
Rosa
linda
Pretty madeleines, look like they have lipstick on
peabody
Those are so cheerful! I would have never thought to do that.
joey
They are very pretty indeed!
MyKitchenInHalfCups
What a fun, simple and impressive trick! I’d say they’re perfect Ivonne.
Lydia (The Perfect Pantry)
Those are adorable, like madeleines with little petticoats!
snooky doodle
wow how cute these are really pretty . Pitty I don t have a madeleines pan
megan
I have some rose water I’ve been dying to use. But I dont have a madeline pan. Maybe it’s time I bought one.
Kitchen Goddess
They’re so pretty. I love madeleines and the pink tinge is so effective.
VeggieGirl
I think yours look BETTER than Martha’s
Sooooo pretty
Emily Rose
These are so pretty with the pink sugar on the edges! What a lovely tray of cookies!
Maria
I love the pink! Pretty in Pink for sure!
Wandering Coyote
Beautiful job, Ivonne!
Natashya
They do look like they are wearing lipstick. So cute!
I have bought some coloured sugars at the Bulk Barn – in the sprinkle section. I don’t know if sanding sugars have a particular texture – but I would check them out.
Cheers.
mary
these madeleines look fantastic yummy !!
UK Chef
These are so lovely…bet them taste great too
Corynne Escalante
they look lovely and yummy, but… don’t leave us hanging! what other cookies did you put on that cookie plate?!
Eleonora
Your blog is super. So are your photographies. They make me hungry. I have spent a nice moment when seeing them. Thanks a lot.
Hillary
Oh stop it – those are just as pretty as Martha’s! Love the pink sprinkles Ivonne.
Erin
These look so pretty! I love the touch of pink. I really need to get a Madeleine pan so I can finally make them!
Petite Kitchen
How lovely. Good job.
Paz
Very pretty indeed! And tasty-looking indeed.
Paz
LINA
Just as pretty if not prettier than Marthas! yummmm
gail
These look lovely, and they would make a great holiday treat!
Jenny
I’m positive I’ve bought sanding sugar in various colors at Bulk Barn, which has to be less expensive than Goldies. I think I’ve also seen little jars of it at Michael’s craft supplies.
The cookies are very pretty, and I’m sure were much better than Martha’s.
Patricia Scarpin
These are so delicate and pretty, indeed, Ivonne!
Liliana
Pretty little Madeleines, all in a row! They look wonderful!
Charlie Catt
I think yours look much prettier than Martha’s, thanks for linking to the recipe too, I’m still searching for a perfect recipe and haven’t tried one of hers yet.
Penny
I really don’t want to say pretty again but they really are pretty! I just bought a madeleine pan…and now I want to make these!
giz
The madeleines look really gorgeous – simple and elegant. I thought I saw sanding sugar at Michael’s. Golda’s has everything – Psychgrad and I had the pleasure of spending a whole day there not too long ago – a most dangerous place indeed.
Choosy Beggar Tina
Your madelaines are stunning, and I love the idea of scenting them with rose water. Thank you for bringing those to us!!
MC
These look utterly divine!
Elizabeth
The pink on the edges is great!!
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