Lemon madeleines

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Madeleines are such a classic French bakery item, somewhere between a mini cake and a cookie. They're a lot easier to make than you might think, and they taste so wonderfully good fresh out the oven.

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Gather your ingredients

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Mix the batter then chill

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Scoop into the buttered tin

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Bake!

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Perfect to enjoy alongside a cup of tea or coffee (or whatever excuse you want to find!) Get the full recipe

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