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French Palmiers

April 18, 2017 by Amanda 3 Comments

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French Palmiers – A sweet pastry that’s fancy but not fussy. Buttery, flaky, delicate & delicious – perfect for every occasion.

Palmiers - A French Pastry that's fancy but not fussy. Buttery, flaky, delicate & delicious | www.craftycookingmama.com

Elegant (but simple) French Palmiers

The ever so fancy, yet simple French Palmier is one of my favorites. Favorite to eat & favorite to make.

This sweet, flaky, buttery pastry – also affectionately known as “Elephant Ears” – is a pastry treat for all occasions.

Pairs wonderfully with tea or coffee – it really is an anytime treat.

Ingredients & Instructions

Most people think that French Palmiers are an intricate cookie to make.  

I’m here to say, they are not.  

You have two options.

Option one is to make your own puff pastry. It’s not as difficult as some lead it to be – and it’s definitely something all bakers should learn how to make!

Option two is to buy premade puff pastry – which I did with this recipe.

Roll out and up the puff pastry, slice, sprinkle or dip with sugar (add cinnamon or cocoa powder if you’d like) and bake.  You can get creative if you’d like – but I’ve fallen in love with the simply wonderful layers of puff pastry and the buttery crispy sugar coating.

Palmiers - A French Pastry that's fancy but not fussy. Buttery, flaky, delicate & delicious | www.craftycookingmama.com

These are best enjoyed the day of baking – they do lose some of their flaky crispiness when stored.

Want another puff pastry recipe? Check out my Chocolate Napoleon recipe!

Hope you enjoy!

Amanda ♥

Palmiers - A French Pastry that's fancy but not fussy. Buttery, flaky, delicate & delicious | www.craftycookingmama.com
Palmiers - A French Pastry that's fancy but not fussy. Buttery, flaky, delicate & delicious | www.craftycookingmama.com

French Palmiers

Amanda
Palmiers – A sweet French Pastry that’s fancy but not fussy. Buttery, flaky, delicate & delicious – perfect for every occasion ♥
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 16 minutes mins
Total Time 36 minutes mins
Course Desserts
Cuisine French
Servings 1 dozen

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet of puff pastry 1/2 pound thawed but chilled
  • 1/4 – 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • cinnamon or cocoa powder optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  • Dust your work surface (cutting board, butchers block or counter) liberally with sugar.
  • Place thawed puff pastry sheet on top of sugar.
  • Sprinkle top of puff pastry with a bit of sugar, gently spread and even out with your hand.
  • Roll out pastry to a rectangle, about 1/8″ thickness.
  • Find the center of your pastry. Tightly, but gently, roll each long side to the center of the pastry. The two sides will meet in the center.
  • Dust a plate or cutting board with sugar, carefully transfer rolled puff pastry onto it, and chill in fridge for about 15 minutes.
  • While waiting, fill a small bowl with remaining sugar and a sprinkle of cocoa powder & cinnamon (if desired).
  • Return pastry back to work surface. Cut pastry roll into 12 slices.
  • Gently dip both sides of the slices in sugar and transfer to cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 6 – 8 minutes, flip and bake another 5 – 8 minutes until golden brown.
  • Let palmiers rest for a minute on cookie sheet then transfer to wire rack and cool.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Palmiers are best served & enjoyed the day of baking. 
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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  1. Dawn @ Words Of Deliciousness

    April 18, 2017 at 10:12 pm

    5 stars
    I am a breakfast person too. I think that these French palmiers would go great with the Dunkin Donut coffee. A great way to start your day.

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    • Amanda

      April 20, 2017 at 11:18 pm

      Thanks so much Dawn ♥

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