Chocolate Moist Madeleines

Directions

1. 1

   3 tb (plus 1 1/2 teaspoons) Unsweetened cocoa 3 tb Boiling water 3 Large eggs 1 1/2 ts Pure vanilla extract 1 1/4 c Sifted cake flour (sift

2. 2

   In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the cocoa and water until smooth

3. 3

   Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, then lightly whisk in the eggs and vanilla extract

4. 4

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the remaining dry ingredients and mix on low speed for 30 seconds to blend

5. 5

   Add half the chocolate mixture and the butter to the dry ingredients

6. 6

   Mix on low speed until the dry ingredients are moistened

7. 7

   On medium speed (high speed if using a hand-held mixer), beat for 1 minute to aerate and develop the structure

8. 8

   Scrape the sides of the bowl