Description
This classic Palmiers recipe delivers delicate, flaky cookies coated with caramelized sugar. Made from simple puff pastry and sugar, these elegant French treats are crisp, buttery, and sweet—perfect for teatime or an elegant dessert snack.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup coarse sugar
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare baking sheets: Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Roll out puff pastry with sugars: Dust a clean work surface generously with granulated and coarse sugar. Place the puff pastry sheet on top, then sprinkle more granulated sugar and a light dusting of coarse sugar over it. Use a rolling pin to gently roll the dough just enough to press the sugar into the pastry, enhancing sweetness and creating a caramelized crust.
- Fold the dough: Fold each side of the puff pastry inward twice until they meet in the center. Sprinkle additional sugar over the folded dough, then fold each side in once more so that the two sides touch, creating a long tight log.
- Cut into slices: With a sharp knife, carefully cut the dough log into 24 slices, each about ¼ inch thick, ensuring even-sized Palmiers for uniform baking.
- Arrange on baking sheets: Place the cookie slices spaced about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets to allow for expansion during baking.
- Bake and flip: Bake the palmiers for 6 minutes at 450°F, then remove from the oven to flip each cookie over. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 4 to 6 minutes, or until deeply golden brown and caramelized on both sides.
- Cool completely: Transfer the baked Palmiers to a wire rack and allow to cool completely before serving to ensure they become crisp and easy to handle.
Notes
- Use cold puff pastry for best results, allowing sugar to embed without melting too quickly.
- Coarse sugar helps create extra crunch and a caramelized sparkle on the cookies.
- Flipping the cookies halfway ensures even browning and crispness on both sides.
- Store Palmiers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- For a flavored twist, sprinkle cinnamon or brush with melted butter before sugar rolling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 palmier (about 10g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 0.4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
