Chocolate-Ginger Madeleines

• 2 1/2 ts Ground ginger
• 2 ts Ground cinnamon
• 1 ts Ground nutmeg
• 3/4 ts Ground cloves
• 3/4 ts Ground cardamom
• 2 tb Unsweetened cocoa powder; sifted or sieved
• 1 pn Salt
• 3/4 c Unsalted butter
• 3 1/2 oz Semisweet chocolate
• 1/4 c Brown sugar
• 1/2 c White sugar
• 5 lg Eggs; lightly beaten
• 1 1/2 c All purpose flour; sifted

Instructions

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   It is also suggested that a madeleine mold can be used for chocolate candy shells to hold mousse, ice cream, or to shape ice cream, itself.

2. 2

   You could bake miniature cheesecakes, cornsticks or make pastry shells for pate or hors d'oeuvres.

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   Mix first 5 ingredients and set aside.

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   Preheat oven to 350F.

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   Grease molds.

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   Melt butter and chocolate together in saucepan.

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   Remove from heat and stir in sugars; stir in spice mixture.

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   Beat in eggs thoroughly to form a smooth batter.

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   Fold in 1 cup flour; blend well; then remaining 1/2 cup flour.

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    Place 1 heaping tablespoon batter into each greased mold.

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    When all pan molds are full, bang them on the counter once or twice to remove air bubbles and distribute evenly.

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    If necessary, flatten mold fillings with dampened fingers.

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    Bake 10 to 12 minutes until centers test done.

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    Cool on wire rack.

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    Makes 40. /COOKIES