Lavender Madeleines - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 cup granulated sugar
5 tablespoons fresh lavender flowers
3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted & cooled
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
confectioners' sugar

Preparation

Using a food processor, process sugar and lavender flowers until finely ground.
Heat oven to 400 degrees.
In a large bowl and using a wire whisk; mix eggs, lavender sugar mixture and vanilla until light and fluffy.
Gradually whisk in melted butter.
Using a rubber spatula gently fold in flour.
Generously spray Madeleine pans with non-stick cooking spray.
Spoon a scant tablespoon of batter into each madeleine mold, leave the batter mounded in the center.
(This will result in the typical\"humped\" appearance of the Madeleine).
Bake 8 to 10 miutes or until golden brown.
Immediately remove from pan and allow to cool on a wire rack.
Store in an airtight container.
Dust with confectioners sugar just before serving.
Enjoy!