Cranberry Orange Madeleines

These cranberry orange madeleines are a little bit of holiday magic in a familiar French-inspired bake. Fresh cranberries are gently softened with sugar and orange juice before being folded into a fragrant orange-zest batter. A little citrus in the milk adds another layer of orange flavor, while the cranberries bring just the right amount of tartness.

The result is a buttery, tender madeleine with bright pops of cranberry and plenty of orange in every bite. They're lovely alongside a cup of tea, on a holiday dessert table, or while watching The Holiday for the umpteenth time. (Trust me on that last one.)