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There’s something about madeleines that feels wonderfully simple. With their light, airy, almost cloud-like texture and just-sweet-enough flavor, they’re a bakery treat that’s equally at home alongside a morning cup of coffee or served as a simple dessert after dinner.
This week, Costco is giving us a chance to enjoy that experience with a new made-in-France find that takes the beloved little cakes up a notch.
St Michel French Madeleines with Chocolate Hazelnut Filling have been spotted in stores, and they look like a little taste of Paris. Even better, each cake comes individually wrapped to help preserve freshness and make it easy to take along for beach days, picnics in the park, afternoon snacks, or back-to-school lunches.
You can take a closer look at the new treat in this July 21 Instagram post from @whats_in_your_cart:
Priced at $9.99 for a box of 20, these imported madeleines feature the familiar shell shape and delicately golden exterior associated with the classic French treat. Inside, however, is a smooth chocolate-hazelnut filling that adds a richer, more indulgent twist.
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Traditional madeleines are small sponge cakes typically made with simple ingredients such as eggs, sugar, flour, and butter. They’re baked in special scalloped molds that create their signature shell-like appearance and lightly crisp edges. The batter is often rested or chilled before baking, which can help create the rounded bump seen on many traditionally prepared madeleines.
Although they’re commonly treated like cookies because of their petite size, madeleines have a soft, tender crumb that’s much closer to cake. Classic versions may be flavored with vanilla, lemon zest, or orange blossom, allowing the buttery texture to remain the star.
St Michel’s chocolate hazelnut filling gives that traditional simplicity a little more personality without losing the delicate quality that makes madeleines so appealing. They’re made to pair with coffee, tea, or hot chocolate, where the warmth of the drink complements the soft cake and creamy center.
The individual wrapping also makes portioning easy, although the dreamy filling may make stopping at one a challenge.
Availability can vary by warehouse, but you can check for the St Michel French Madeleines with Chocolate Hazelnut Filling at a Costco near you using item number 1978105.
