Palmiers

Palmiers Recipe

Palmiers, also known as elephant ears or French hearts, are delicious and crispy pastries that are easy to make. Here’s a simple recipe for these sweet treats:

Ingredients

• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• 1 package (17.3 oz) frozen puff pastry, thawed (recommended: Pepperidge Farm)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Sugar Mixture: In a bowl, mix together the granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
2. Prepare the Dough: On a lightly sugared surface (using some of the sugar-cinnamon mixture), unfold the puff pastry. Generously sprinkle the dough with the sugar-cinnamon mixture.
3. Roll the Dough: Fold the dough edges toward the center so they meet in the middle. Sprinkle a little more sugar on the exposed surface. Then, fold each side toward the center once more to form a roll.
4. Refrigerate: Wrap the roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to firm up.
5. Cut the Palmiers: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Remove the roll from the refrigerator and cut into slices about ½ inch thick.
6. Bake: Place the slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 12 minutes, then gently flip the palmiers with a spatula. Return to the oven for 5 to 6 minutes more, until golden brown and caramelized on both sides.
7. Cool: Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips

• For an extra touch, you can add citrus zest or spices like nutmeg to the sugar mixture.
• Palmiers can be prepared in advance up to the slicing step and kept refrigerated until ready to bake.

Enjoy your homemade delicious palmiers!