Description
This Easy Sugar Palmiers recipe transforms simple puff pastry and sugar into delightful, crispy, and caramelized French cookies. With just three ingredients and minimal effort, you can create an elegant treat perfect for tea time or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed, about 8x8 inches)
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup coarse sugar (such as sanding sugar or turbinado sugar)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Prepare the sugar surface: Sprinkle a clean work surface generously with the granulated sugar. Lay the thawed puff pastry sheet on top of the sugar and sprinkle more granulated sugar evenly over the pastry surface, pressing it lightly so the sugar adheres well.
- Fold the pastry: Starting from one long edge, fold the pastry sheet toward the center, then fold the opposite long edge to meet the first fold, creating a double-rolled effect. Next, fold each side again toward the center so the folded edges meet in the middle, and then fold in half to create a log shape.
- Slice the pastry: Using a sharp knife, slice the log into approximately ¼ to ½-inch thick pieces to form the palmiers’ characteristic heart shape.
- Coat with coarse sugar: Sprinkle the sliced palmiers generously with the coarse sugar, pressing lightly so it sticks and will caramelize during baking.
- Bake the palmiers: Arrange the palmiers flat on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and caramelized, flipping them halfway through baking for even crispness.
- Cool and serve: Transfer the baked palmiers to a wire rack to cool completely. The cookies will crisp further as they cool. Serve as a delightful sweet treat or store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Notes
- Make sure the puff pastry sheet is fully thawed before working with it to prevent cracking.
- Using coarse sugar on top helps achieve a crispy caramelized texture and sparkling appearance.
- If you prefer, you can add a pinch of cinnamon or vanilla extract to the sugar for extra flavor.
- Palmiers keep well stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 5-7 days.
- For an extra touch, drizzle melted chocolate on cooled palmiers before serving.
