Description
These delightful Palmier Cookies are crispy, buttery puff pastry treats coated with sugar that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. Easy to make with just puff pastry and sugar, they are perfect for a quick sweet snack or elegant dessert.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar, divided
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
Instructions
- Roll out the puff pastry. Sprinkle 1/4 cup sugar over a clean surface. Unfold the thawed puff pastry sheet onto the sugared surface, then sprinkle 2 tablespoons of sugar evenly over the pastry. Use a rolling pin to gently roll the pastry into a 14×10-inch rectangle.
- Sprinkle additional sugar. Sprinkle another 1/2 cup of sugar over the pastry, leaving about 1/2 inch from the edges. Lightly press the sugar into the pastry with your hands or rolling pin to help it adhere.
- Roll the pastry jelly-roll style. Lightly score a line crosswise in the middle of the pastry sheet. Starting from one short side, roll the pastry tightly to the score line. Repeat from the opposite end, so both rolled ends meet in the middle.
- Freeze and slice the dough. Place the rolled-up pastry in the freezer for 20 to 30 minutes to firm up. Once firm, use a very sharp chef’s knife to cut it into 3/8-inch slices, creating the classic palmier shape.
- Bake the cookies. Arrange the slices cut side up on parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Lightly sprinkle 1 tablespoon sugar over the tops. Bake in a preheated 425°F oven for 8 minutes. Then flip the cookies over, sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon sugar, and bake for an additional 3 minutes until golden brown and caramelized.
- Cool and store. Transfer the baked palmier cookies to wire racks to cool completely. Store any leftovers in airtight containers to maintain their crispness.
Notes
- Freezing the rolled pastry before slicing helps achieve clean, even cuts and prevents the dough from becoming too soft.
- Using a sharp knife is essential for neat slices and maintaining the shape of the palmiers.
- You can adjust sugar amounts slightly based on your preferred sweetness and caramelization.
- Serve palmiers fresh for maximum crispiness; they can soften over time if stored in humid environments.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
