I've made this recipe a few times, most recently for a birthday, and they have come out quite well each time. I must admit, the recipe seems quite fussy - mixing eggs and sugar over a double boiler, clarifying butter - but it is quite worth the effort. I do have to say, though, these are more dense than I believe madelines should be - my ideal picture of them is as a very light and airy cookie. Nevertheless, these will definitely enter my recipe book.