Madeleine 8 Pieces

Madeleines are a French tea cake (thought of as a cookie) that are instantly recognizable with their  scalloped shell shape that is ribbed on one side, and smooth, with a hump, on the other. Direct from the oven these buttery sponge cakes have wonderfully crisp edges and such a moist and tender crumb that they are best eaten right away. A dusting of powdered sugar is all that they really need, although you can brush the still warm Madeleines with a tangy lemon glaze.