Madeleines

You may notice the absence of the distinctive shell pattern on these madeleines,
that's because they are supposed to be served plain side up. I find that odd.

My madeleines--a petit four that's cross between a cookie and a cake--didn't come out perfectly. They didn't puff up and crack on the top like they should. Plus a few of them fell apart when I took them out of the mold. Even though they didn't look perfect, they certainly tasted incredible! They were tender and had a subtle citrus flavor. The only truly unfortunate thing is that their tiny size and light texture made them terribly addictive--how could they be bad for you when they are that small?