Lavender Madeleines

• 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

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

granulated sugar, fresh lavender flowers, unsalted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, flour, confectioners

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/lavender-madeleines-95009 (may not work)