Description
Sweet and crunchy cinnamon palmiers are a classic French pastry cookie made with just four simple ingredients. These light, flaky treats are caramelized with a cinnamon-sugar coating, making them an irresistible snack or dessert. Perfect for quick baking, these cookies are ready in under 30 minutes and offer a deliciously elegant bite.
Ingredients
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- 2 sheets storebought puff pastry – thawed according to package directions
- 1 cup (200 g) turbinado sugar – divided
- 1 cup (220 g) light brown sugar – divided
- 2 tablespoon (30 ml) ground cinnamon – divided
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) salt – divided (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt (if using).
- Sprinkle ½ cup turbinado sugar evenly on a clean surface. Place one sheet of puff pastry on top and roll with a rolling pin to press the sugar into the dough.
- Spread half of the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the pastry.
- Fold the sides of the pastry halfway to the center, then fold both sides again so they meet in the center. Fold one half over the other like closing a book.
- Repeat steps 3–5 with the second puff pastry sheet.
- Slice the rolled pastry into ¼-inch pieces and place them on the baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 6 minutes or until slightly browned on top.
- Remove from the oven, flip each palmier with a thin spatula, and bake for another 4–5 minutes until golden brown and caramelized.
- Cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Use white granulated sugar if turbinado sugar is unavailable.
- Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Be gentle when flipping to prevent breaking the cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 109
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg