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Gingerbread Madeleines

November 13, 2013

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Gingerbread Madeleines

Gingreabread Madeleines @createdbydiane

GINGERBREAD time of year is coming fast and furious,

at least in my house it is.

I don’t actually prefer my gingerbread overly spicy or heavy tasting. I like to call it gingerbread spice.

I had a whole conversation about this the other night. I love gingerbread items, but have had some that are almost burning. That I don’t like!

If they have too much ginger in them, they can be too strong.

I made some gingerbread items for my friends to come on over and try and it turns out they like gingerbread just like I do, not to spicy.

All the recipes I made were a hit! (Yippee!)

 

There is one thing about gingerbread that I find funny.

It’s the molasses.

Gingerbread Madeleines @createdbydiane.jpg

 

Molasses doesn’t pour as slow as I had imagined, especially with the age old saying “slow as molasses”.

It is REALLY sticky though.

I can never seem to keep the jar clean enough, actually I’m a complete mess with it. I’ve made a few gingerbread recipes lately and I decided the jar needs a pour top spout.

 

clean floors with Bissell Steam mop @createdbydiane

I am often making a mess in the kitchen and Swiffer must have gotten word of this and asked me to try their new Swiffer Bissell Steamboost.* It arrived just in time to clean up some sticky messes. Molasses and icing seem to make their way onto my floors more often than I’d like and since I live in Southern California and walk around barefoot all the time, I like my floors CLEAN! The Bissell steam mop was easy to use and the heat really helps loosen up the sticky messes and made cleaning them up quick. It’s very light and easy to use. Be sure to enter the giveaway to WIN a Swiffer Bissell Steamboost, instructions at the bottom of this post.

Gingerbread Madeleines @createdbydiane

 

The top left photo is of the eggs, sugar and salt beaten for 5 minutes. It’s smooth and creamy. Be sure to mix this part as directed.

Fill the Madeleine pan in two or three tablespoons in each portion depending on what size Madeleines you’d like.

This recipe can easily be doubled. This makes 12 large Madeleines or 18 medium sized Madeleines.

 

Gingerbread Madeleines
 
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Ingredients
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup melted and cooled butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/8 teaspoon dry ginger
  • 1/2 tablespoon butter and 3-4 tablespoons flour to prepare pan
Instructions
  1. preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Butter and flour Madeleine pan.
  3. Beat eggs, sugar and salt together for 5 minutes until it's smooth and creamy.
  4. Mix in vanilla, molasses, pumpkin pie spice and ginger.
  5. Fold in flour and butter alternating in three additions each.
  6. Place 2 tablespoon into each section of the Madeleine pan for smaller Madeleines, or three tablespoons for larger Madeleines.
  7. Bake for 7-8 minutes, until they spring back to the touch.
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I drizzled the Madeleines with a glaze of 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon corn syrup and 2 teaspoons water and a drop of white food coloring. Mix until smooth and drizzle onto cooled Madeleines.

 

Gingerbread Madeleine Recipe @createdbydiane

 

The Gingerbread Madeleines were a big hit with my friends and I have two more recipes in the photos that I will be sharing with you real soon!

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In the meantime Enter to win a Swiffer Bissell Steamboost:

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Leave a comment telling me what your favorite gingerbread items is or what you seem to make a mess with and would like the Swiffer Bissell Streamboost to clean up.

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Giveaway will run from 11/13/13 to 11/26/13

Winner will be contacted by email and have 72 hours to reply or a new winner will be chosen.

Open to US Residents only.

*I was compensated to create a recipe for this post by Swiffer. All opinions are my own.

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  1. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

    November 13, 2013 at 9:19 am

    I bet these would be awesome glazed with white chocolate too.

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  2. Becca from ItsYummi.com says

    November 13, 2013 at 1:23 pm

    I’m COMPLETELY in agreement that molasses needs to come in a pour spout jar! I always seem to make a mess with flour on my floor. I think I might have a magnetic force pulling it down there!

    I Pinned this post here: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/240801911299851659/
    I shared on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/PCBeccasKitchen/posts/407486732713983

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  3. Becca from ItsYummi.com says

    November 13, 2013 at 1:25 pm

    Ooops! I’m following you on Facebook as Becca Heflin, but I’m pretty sure you already know that 😉
    Just wanted to make sure, because my kitchen floor needs this sweeper in a MAJOR way!

    I also subscribe via email

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  4. karo says

    November 13, 2013 at 1:46 pm

    I look forward to your blog ever since I found the first one about icing those red cookies. I loved it.
    Now – gingerbread cake with thick lemon icing is the best. Keep sneaking back to the kitchen for more.
    Worse sticky thing on floor? Hubby slicing up watermelon for me. He’s great but watermelon drippings on floor are a real mess. BTW ever drop a bowl of hot jello on the floor?? red jello??????

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  5. Jeanne says

    November 13, 2013 at 2:12 pm

    These sound great not too spicy for me either. I could use the Swiffer too, spills happen no matter how careful I am.

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  6. Karen says

    November 13, 2013 at 2:44 pm

    I dropped and egg on my hardwood floor and it was a mess to get up. I could use this!!
    Love anything Gingerbread.

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  7. kim s says

    November 13, 2013 at 3:25 pm

    Girl Scouts, need I say more. I have to mop up mess after each meeting.
    Cooking badge this month, could really use a swifter!!

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  8. kim s says

    November 13, 2013 at 3:28 pm

    my favorite thing Gingerbread cake

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  9. Jennifer says

    November 13, 2013 at 3:37 pm

    These sound delicious and I agree, I don’t like my gingerbread super spicy, either. Pinned! (Btw, they sell molasses with a spout here and it’s just as messy. I don’t think molasses knows any other way 🙂

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  10. Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says

    November 13, 2013 at 4:14 pm

    I’m so excited for Gingerbread time, I love the taste and the smell. I can’t wait to try your recipe!

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  11. Jill says

    November 13, 2013 at 5:16 pm

    I love gingerbread warm from the oven and served with a very large dollop of whipped cream!!!
    Also my floors could really benefit from the Swiffer.

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  12. Doris says

    November 13, 2013 at 6:30 pm

    This recipe is genius and reminded me I still need to try out the Madeleine pan i bought months ago. It sounds like a perfect Christmas cookie. I too am known to have my share of accidents in the kitchen. I could really use that new Swiffer… Especially since I have a little grandson who is crawling now! Thanks for the recipe – can’t wait to try it!

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  13. Terri C says

    November 13, 2013 at 6:54 pm

    Thank you for this recipe! I love plain ol gingerbread anything. My mom really loves it last Christmas I made ger gingerbread biscotti and she loved it. She will love these too. I received some pans after my cousin passed that was a chef. I’m so thrilled to be able to use them. I’ve always got a mess on my floor bake a lot of bread.

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  14. Terri C says

    November 13, 2013 at 6:54 pm

    I’m a fan on Facebook

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    November 13, 2013 at 6:56 pm

    Subscribe to your email.

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  16. Terri C says

    November 13, 2013 at 6:57 pm

    Follow on Pinterest

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  17. Terri C says

    November 13, 2013 at 6:58 pm

    Shared on Facebook but can’t get the link to copy 🙁

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  18. Barbara Mc/Whenihave Time says

    November 13, 2013 at 8:23 pm

    Any gingerbread cookie is fine by me but I love the classic decorated gingerbread man!

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  19. Barbara Mc/Whenihave Time says

    November 13, 2013 at 8:38 pm

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    November 13, 2013 at 8:40 pm

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  21. Barbara Mc/Whenihave Time says

    November 13, 2013 at 8:43 pm

    I follow on Pinterest and pinned the post at

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  22. Barbara Mc/Whenihave Time says

    November 13, 2013 at 8:45 pm

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  23. Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says

    November 14, 2013 at 2:04 am

    My kitchen floors are always a mess, I need that floor cleaner!

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  24. Carolyn says

    November 14, 2013 at 4:46 am

    I love gingerbread and madeleines is a great idea for it!

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  25. Jeanette says

    November 14, 2013 at 7:16 am

    I cook all the time so my floor could definitely use this floor cleaner! Love the idea of gingerbread madeleines – perfect for the holidays.

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  26. Dionne Baldwin says

    November 14, 2013 at 10:19 pm

    Oh my what a mess! Thank goodness for Swiffer, that’s fur sure! I absolutely love spicy gingerbread but I also enjoy the flavor without the kick too. 🙂

    I pinned your madelines! https://www.pinterest.com/pin/69031806761995951/

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  27. Dionne Baldwin says

    November 14, 2013 at 10:21 pm

    I signed up for email updates and I “like” you on Facebook! You’ll find me as Dionne Baldwin.

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  28. Billie Wilson says

    November 15, 2013 at 1:36 pm

    I need one of these mops! My floor always has a little flour on it, and some jelly from my sons favorite sandwiches.

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  29. Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen says

    November 15, 2013 at 4:15 pm

    Such a sweet idea to make Gingerbread Madeleines, Diane! In fact, I just created a new gingerbread board over at Pinterest. (Already had one for gingerbread houses, but felt I needed a separate one, LOL.) Anyway, stopped by to see what you are up to baking for the upcoming holidays. I remember the first time I stopped by your blog you decorated some really cute snowman snowflake cookies for Christmas. I loved the carrot noses! Have a great weekend, girl. Pinning!

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    • Diane says

      November 15, 2013 at 11:32 pm

      oh thanks so much for stopping by Stacy. I just love gingerbread and I have a whole board on pinterest full of all gingerbread stuff ( https://www.pinterest.com/createdbydiane/gingerbread/ )
      I’m going to find your board now.

  30. alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says

    November 16, 2013 at 6:07 am

    so cute! Love your cookies!

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  31. Jenn G. says

    November 16, 2013 at 8:03 am

    Can’t wait to make these! ! Just found your blog and am loving it. Messes happen on a pretty regular basis but worse to date, was the corn syrup debacle as we so fondly refer to it at my house. That’s one mess you can’t recruit the dog to help with! 🙂

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  32. velder dixon says

    November 16, 2013 at 5:21 pm

    dropped eggs on floor.this wll do the job and i love gingerbread cake

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  33. Annie says

    November 17, 2013 at 3:55 pm

    Our family has bananas every single day for breakfast. When banana gets on the floor it hardens and sticks and is very difficult to get off. This Bissell machine sounds great for removing all kinds of hardened bits not just banana, and probably things stuck elsewhere, not just on the floor! I’d sure like to try it (crossing fingers)!

    The madeleines recipe looks great!

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  34. Britta says

    November 19, 2013 at 12:17 am

    This is the year I finally build a gingerbread geodesic dome

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    • Diane says

      November 19, 2013 at 5:48 pm

      Sounds fun, and adventurous!

  35. Jennifer Morris says

    November 23, 2013 at 1:46 pm

    every year I attempt to make a gingerbread house and it never really comes out right LOL we make a lot of mess, the kids and I, and we could definitely use a Bissell to help clean up!! awesome giveaway! Thanks!

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  36. Victoria Crissman says

    November 23, 2013 at 7:14 pm

    My favorite gingerbread item is bread pudding made with gingerbread – yum!

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  37. Victoria Crissman says

    November 23, 2013 at 7:16 pm

    Followed you, and pinned the Gingerbread Madelines – https://www.pinterest.com/pin/526639750147155469/

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  38. Victoria Crissman says

    November 23, 2013 at 7:17 pm

    Followed on Facebook – FB name – Victoria Crissman

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    November 23, 2013 at 7:19 pm

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    November 23, 2013 at 7:20 pm

    Signed up for email updates

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  41. Kim McCallie says

    November 23, 2013 at 7:31 pm

    I love gingerbread cream-filled cookies.

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  42. Kim McCallie says

    November 23, 2013 at 7:31 pm

    I follow on Facebook: wellseasondlife

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  43. Nutmeg Nanny says

    November 23, 2013 at 9:24 pm

    These madeleines are just perfect 🙂 so pretty and I am such a fan of gingerbread, I love it!

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    • Diane says

      November 24, 2013 at 7:10 pm

      Aw…thanks, Brandy

  44. Natalie J Vandenberghe says

    November 23, 2013 at 9:32 pm

    My favorite is Gingerbread! I have many fond memories of making gingerbread when I was a child. My family was so appreciative 😉

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  45. Natalie J Vandenberghe says

    November 23, 2013 at 9:33 pm

    already a subscriber

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  46. Natalie J Vandenberghe says

    November 23, 2013 at 9:44 pm

    following Pinterest
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  47. Natalie J Vandenberghe says

    November 23, 2013 at 9:45 pm

    I already like you on Facebook

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    November 23, 2013 at 9:46 pm

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  49. brittani adams says

    November 25, 2013 at 8:40 pm

    OH those gingerbread cookies!! YUM!!
    Thanks!

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  50. ana says

    November 25, 2013 at 8:43 pm

    i make a mess with eggs and cake mixes

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  51. brittani adams says

    November 25, 2013 at 8:47 pm

    I am following on FB. my name is brittani karma adams

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  52. brittani adams says

    November 25, 2013 at 8:49 pm

    i shared the photo on fb of the madelines about the giveaway!
    https://www.facebook.com/karma.adams.7

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  53. brittani adams says

    November 25, 2013 at 8:52 pm

    I am following and repinned the photo on pinterest!
    https://www.pinterest.com/pin/455848793504354539/
    my user name is britkarma

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  54. brittani adams says

    November 25, 2013 at 8:53 pm

    I signed up for email updates!!

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  55. Rose Santuci-Sofranko says

    November 25, 2013 at 9:04 pm

    I make a mess with dry cat food and bird seed getting on the floor!

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  56. Rose Santuci-Sofranko says

    November 25, 2013 at 9:05 pm

    I pinned your Gingerbread Madeleines here: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/571183165211751408/

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  57. Rose Santuci-Sofranko says

    November 25, 2013 at 9:06 pm

    I liked and am following you on FB under Rose Santuci-Sofranko

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  58. Trenda T says

    November 26, 2013 at 9:00 am

    I love gingerbread cookies!

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  59. Trenda T says

    November 26, 2013 at 9:02 am

    Liked on Facebook! Trenda Tillson

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  60. Trenda T says

    November 26, 2013 at 9:02 am

    Suscribed via [email protected]

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  61. Trenda T says

    November 26, 2013 at 9:03 am

    Followed on Pinterest and repinned at https://www.pinterest.com/pin/554435404097393548/

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  62. Trenda T says

    November 26, 2013 at 9:04 am

    I make a mess with flour, it doesn’t matter what i’m making its always a mess!

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  63. Lyn Tallant says

    November 26, 2013 at 12:37 pm

    Followed on FB named Lyn Tallant

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  64. Lindy says

    November 26, 2013 at 5:48 pm

    I love gingerbread cookies, and yours look amazing! I have two big dogs and a 2 year old little boy so I would put that bissel steam mop to work full time! Thanks!

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  65. Ashley Morrow says

    November 26, 2013 at 6:33 pm

    I love gingerbread donuts. I tried one at Dunkin’ Donuts a few years ago and fell in love with them.

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  66. Sandy Headtke says

    November 26, 2013 at 6:45 pm

    I like warm gingerbread with whip cream

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  67. Sandy Headtke says

    November 26, 2013 at 6:49 pm

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    November 26, 2013 at 6:50 pm

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    November 26, 2013 at 6:51 pm

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  71. Paula says

    November 26, 2013 at 8:33 pm

    You and molasses are like me and chocolate. I can’t seem to bake with it without getting it everywhere. Your madeleines look lovely, nice, neat and delicious 🙂

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