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Classic Palmiers with a dashed of cinnamon baked until golden brown served on a white plate with a latte.
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Cinnamon Sugar Palmiers (Puff Pastry Cookies)

Palmiers, elephant ears, or angel wings, it doesn't matter what you call these sweet, flaky cookies, you'll be smitten after just one bite! They are super easy to make with just four ingredients and are baked to golden perfection in about 10 minutes.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, French
Servings: 8
Calories: 265kcal
Author: Donya Mullins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar , divided
  • pinch kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 sheet puff pastry , defrosted

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 450 degrees.
  • Combine ½ cup of the sugar and kosher salt and pour it over a flat surface such as a wooden board or marble slab. Unfold the sheet of puff pastry onto the sugar mixture.
  • Combine ½ cup of the sugar and the cinnamon and spread it evenly on the puff pastry, making sure you have an even coating.
  • With a rolling pin, lightly roll the dough until it's a 13-inch square and the sugar is pressed into the puff pastry on top and bottom.
  • Fold 2 of the sides of the square toward the center so they go halfway to the middle. Fold them again so the two folds meet exactly at the middle of the dough. Then fold one half over the other half as though closing a book. You will have 6 layers.
  • Slice the dough into ⅜-inch slices and place the slices, cut side up, on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake the cookies for 6 minutes, or until caramelized and brown on the bottom, then turn with a spatula and bake for another 3 to 5 minutes, until caramelized on the other side.
  • Transfer to a baking rack to cool.

Notes

Tips For Making The Best Palmiers
    • Make sure to let the puff pastry thaw in the fridge before making the cookies.
    • Don't hold back on the cinnamon sugar! That's what their extra-special flavor.
    • Use a sharp knife to cut the pastry so that it does not tear.
    • Do not overcrowd the baking sheet. The cookies will spread and puff up as they bake.
 
Nutritional values provided are an estimate and will vary depending on the brands used.

Nutrition

Serving: 2 | Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 0.5IU | Vitamin C: 0.003mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg