Description
Cinnamon Palmiers are a delightful French pastry treat that beautifully balances flaky puff pastry with the warm, comforting flavors of cinnamon and sugar. These light, crispy cookies are incredibly easy to make, making them an ideal choice for impressing guests at any gathering or enjoying a cozy snack at home. With just a handful of ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up these elegant pastries in no time. Perfect for pairing with coffee or tea, or serving on a dessert platter, Cinnamon Palmiers will soon become a beloved staple in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (24cm/10-inch square)
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll out the puff pastry and sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the cinnamon sugar mixture on one side. Roll gently to press it in, then flip and repeat.
- Fold both long edges toward the center and roll slightly to flatten.
- Sprinkle half of the remaining cinnamon sugar over the folds and roll again.
- Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and chill for 15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the chilled pastry into 1cm strips and dip each edge into the remaining sugar before placing on a lined baking tray.
- Bake for about 14 minutes until caramelized, then flip and bake for an additional 4 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on a rack lined with parchment paper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 palmier (15g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg