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Cooking class Madeleine Christmas tree

Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

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Christmas 2025

Spark joy on your Christmas table with our edible tree centrepiece that's easier to make than you think! Our simple melt-and-mix recipe for Madeleines create tender buttery little cakes, delicately perfumed with sweet Christmas spices.

Cooking class Madeleine Christmas tree

MAKES 70 MADELEINES PREP + COOK TIME 2 HOURS (+ REFRIGERATION TIME)

2½ cups (375g) plain flour 2½ teaspoons baking powder 1 tablespoon ground ginger 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground mixed spice pinch of salt 1⅔ cups (370g) caster sugar 10 eggs, beaten lightly 2 tablespoons honey 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 400g butter, melted, cooled, plus extra for greasing 300g white chocolate melts, melted, cooled white sprinkles, to decorate EQUIPMENT 45cm foam cone toothpicks

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