Sometimes the simplest sweets are the most satisfying, and that couldn't be more true than with these palmier cookies. Composed of flaky puff pastry layers of butter and sugar, these three-ingredient cookies are so simple to make, and even easier to devour at any holiday party. While we love these classic cookies for their adorable shape and basic flavors, they're also the perfect base to experiment with different toppings and additions. Pair them with your afternoon coffee to really pick up your day—you deserve it.
Where are palmier cookies from?
Palmiers are a classic French pastry, also known as elephant ears because of their heart-like shape.
What are palmier cookies made from?
Not only are these adorable cookies delicious, but they're so easy to make because of their minimal ingredients. Only flour, puff pastry and sugar are required to whip up these cookies. If you can, opt for a higher quality of puff pastry that uses only butter and no extra oils or chemicals. If you don't have demerara or turbinado sugar, brown sugar can also easily be substituted.
What else could you fill palmiers with?
These simple pastries are the perfect base to experiment and add to. You could add honey, coconut or chocolate if you're looking to stay in the sweet cookie lane, or sprinkle in some Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs for a savory pastry.
How do I store them?
Store your palmiers in an airtight container at room temp. for 2-3 days after baking.
Have you tried these yet? Let us know what you think in the comments below!
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- Yields:
- 18
- Prep Time:
- 5 mins
- Total Time:
- 40 mins
Ingredients
All-purpose flour, for surface
- 1
(14-oz.) box puff pastry, thawed
- 1/4 c.
demerara sugar
Directions
- Step 1Preheat oven to 400°. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and flour a clean work surface. Lay puff pastry out on surface with the longer sides on the left and right and shorter sides at the top and bottom. Smooth any seams as needed.
- Step 2Sprinkle with most of the sugar in an even layer. Fold the left side in towards the middle, then fold the right side in so that they meet perfectly in the middle. Sprinkle with remaining sugar, then fold the right side over the left as if you are closing a book. Cut into ¾” thick pieces and place on prepared cookie sheet cut side down. If dough gets too warm or sticky to work with, place back in refrigerator for 30 minutes to chill.
- Step 3Bake until golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
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