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Palmiers

Perfectly baked palmiers with caramelized sugar coating
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Unlock the secret to these beautiful, crispy French cookies! Known as “Elephant Ears,” these sweet, buttery swirls look like they came from a fancy bakery but are ridiculously simple to make at home. They are the perfect impressive-but-easy treat to share.

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet all-butter puff pastry, thawed in the fridge until cold
  • ½ cup granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Prep the Dough: Sprinkle ¼ cup of sugar on a clean counter. Place the cold puff pastry on top. Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of sugar over the pastry. Gently roll everything into a 12-inch square, pressing the sugar into both sides of the dough.
  2. Fold the Log: Tightly roll one side of the square to the exact center. Repeat with the opposite side so the two rolls meet in the middle, creating a scroll shape.
  3. Chill & Slice: Wrap the dough log and freeze it for 30 minutes until very firm. This step is key for clean cuts! While it chills, preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Once firm, slice the log into ¼-inch thick cookies.
  4. Bake: Arrange the cookie slices 2 inches apart on your prepared baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the sugar on the bottom is melted, bubbly, and amber-colored.
  5. Flip & Finish: Carefully remove the pan, flip each cookie with a spatula, and return to the oven. Bake for another 4-5 minutes until both sides are a beautiful golden brown. Immediately move the hot cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Tips & Tricks: For the flakiest, most flavorful cookies, use an all-butter puff pastry and make sure it’s very cold when you work with it. For perfectly clean cuts on the chilled dough, try using a piece of unflavored dental floss!
  • Serving Suggestions: These are wonderful with a cup of coffee or tea. For a simple and elegant dessert, serve them alongside fresh berries or a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream.
  • Storage & Make-Ahead:
    • Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If they lose their crunch, you can crisp them up in a 350°F (175°C) oven for a few minutes.
    • To Freeze: You can freeze the unbaked, sliced cookies on a baking sheet until solid, then transfer them to a freezer bag for up to 1 month. Bake straight from the freezer, adding 2-3 extra minutes to the cooking time.

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