Chocolate Madeleines

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
2. 2
   Butter 30 madeleine molds.
3. 3
   Melt chocolate in top of double boiler set over hot water.
4. 4
   Stir in butter.
5. 5
   Mix together flour, baking powder and salt.
6. 6
   Beat eggs in large bowl of electric mixer until light and lemon colored; add vanilla.
7. 7
   Gradually add sugar, beating constantly at high speed 5 minutes.
8. 8
   Reduce speed to medium and beat until mixture has quadrupled in volume, about 5 minutes.
9. 9
   Gently fold in flour mixture, then chocolate.
10. 10
    Place 1 tablespoon batter in center of each mold.
11. 11
    Bake exactly 12 minutes.
12. 12
    Cool on rack.
13. 13
    Dust with powdered sugar before serving.