Description
Crispy and sweet Cinnamon Palmiers made with flaky store-bought puff pastry, coated in a fragrant cinnamon sugar mixture, perfect for an easy and irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry and Sugar Mixture
- 2 sheets storebought puff pastry (thawed according to package directions)
- 1 cup turbinado sugar (divided; can substitute white granulated sugar)
- 1 cup light brown sugar (divided)
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon (divided)
- ¼ tsp salt (divided; optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Oven and Baking Sheet: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and aid in even baking.
- Mix Cinnamon Sugar: Combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl to create a fragrant cinnamon sugar blend for topping the pastry.
- Prepare First Puff Pastry Sheet: On a clean surface, evenly sprinkle ½ cup of turbinado sugar. Lay one sheet of thawed puff pastry over the sugar and gently roll with a rolling pin to embed the sugar into the dough.
- Add Cinnamon Sugar Topping: Evenly spread half of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the first pastry sheet.
- Fold the Pastry: Fold the sides of the pastry toward the center halfway, then fold both sides again so the edges meet in the middle. Fold one half over the other, creating a book-like fold to form a tight roll.
- Repeat with Second Sheet: Repeat steps 3 to 5 with the second puff pastry sheet and remaining sugars and cinnamon mixture.
- Slice the Rolls: Using a sharp knife, slice the folded pastry rolls into ¼ inch thick slices. Carefully arrange the slices cut side up on the prepared baking sheet spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake First Side: Bake for about 6 minutes or until the tops are slightly browned.
- Flip and Continue Baking: Remove from oven, use a thin spatula to carefully flip each palmier over to brown the other side. Bake an additional 4-5 minutes until golden brown and caramelized.
- Cool Before Serving: Allow the palmiers to cool completely on the baking sheet before serving to ensure they crisp up perfectly.
Notes
- Sweet and crunchy cinnamon palmiers are a simple yet irresistible cookie that uses just 4 main ingredients.
- Using turbinado sugar gives a nice crunchy texture, but you can substitute with white granulated sugar if desired.
- Ensure puff pastry is thoroughly thawed before working to prevent cracking and ease rolling.
- Careful flipping helps caramelize the sugar on both sides for maximum flavor and crunch.
- Palmiers are best eaten the day they are made but can be stored in an airtight container for a couple of days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 109 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 47 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
