Norpro Nonstick Mini Madeleine Pan, 18 Count

Madeleines get their shell shape and their crisp, golden ridges from the mold, and a nonstick pan is the easiest way to get them out whole. Norpro’s mini madeleine pan bakes 18 small cookies at once, each about 2.25 by 1.5 inches, a bite-size version of the classic French tea cake.

Brush each shell lightly with melted butter and dust with flour, even with the nonstick coating, then fill the shells about three-quarters full with chilled batter. The pan heats evenly for uniform browning, and the small shells bake in a few minutes, so watch them closely the first time. A gentle tap on the counter releases them.

Norpro also suggests the pan as a mold for chocolate and candy, so the same shells can hold tempered chocolate or set small chocolates for a dessert tray. For other small baked treats, see the Norpro English muffin rings, and the silicone measure, stir and pour cup makes neat work of filling each shell.