Easy Cinnamon Sugar Palmiers (Elephant Ears)
Easy Cinnamon Sugar Palmiers (Elephant Ears)
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, pre-made, unrolled
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Unroll the sheet of puff pastry onto your prepared baking sheet or a lightly floured surface. If using a floured surface, you will transfer the palmiers to parchment later.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Mix well to create the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Liberally sprinkle about one-third of the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the entire surface of the puff pastry. Gently press the mixture into the pastry with your hand to ensure it adheres.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Carefully fold one long side of the puff pastry inward towards the center, stopping about one-quarter of the way from the center. Sprinkle another one-third of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over this folded section.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Fold the other long side of the puff pastry inward towards the center, meeting the first fold. Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture over this second folded section.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Now, fold one half of the pastry over the other half, creating a compact log with multiple layers. Gently press down on the folded pastry to ensure it's compact and the layers are sealed.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Using a sharp knife, cut the folded pastry log into slices approximately 1/2 inch thick. You should get about 12-15 palmiers from one sheet.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
Place the cut pieces onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each piece. Position them with the cut side facing up to reveal the spiral layers.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the palmiers are golden brown, puffed, and the sugar has caramelized. Halfway through baking (around 6-7 minutes), you may want to flip them to ensure even browning, but this is optional.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400
- 11
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.
⏱️ 5 min
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Easy Cinnamon Sugar Palmiers (Elephant Ears)
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, pre-made, unrolled
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Unroll the sheet of puff pastry onto your prepared baking sheet or a lightly floured surface. If using a floured surface, you will transfer the palmiers to parchment later.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Mix well to create the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Liberally sprinkle about one-third of the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the entire surface of the puff pastry. Gently press the mixture into the pastry with your hand to ensure it adheres.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Carefully fold one long side of the puff pastry inward towards the center, stopping about one-quarter of the way from the center. Sprinkle another one-third of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over this folded section.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Fold the other long side of the puff pastry inward towards the center, meeting the first fold. Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture over this second folded section.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Now, fold one half of the pastry over the other half, creating a compact log with multiple layers. Gently press down on the folded pastry to ensure it's compact and the layers are sealed.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Using a sharp knife, cut the folded pastry log into slices approximately 1/2 inch thick. You should get about 12-15 palmiers from one sheet.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
Place the cut pieces onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each piece. Position them with the cut side facing up to reveal the spiral layers.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the palmiers are golden brown, puffed, and the sugar has caramelized. Halfway through baking (around 6-7 minutes), you may want to flip them to ensure even browning, but this is optional.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400 - 11
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.
⏱️ 5 min