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An extreme close-up of a freshly baked puff pastry palmier, showing the flaky layers and caramelized cinnamon sugar coating.

Cinnamon Sugar Palmiers (The Easiest 3-Ingredient Recipe!)

This incredibly easy Cinnamon Sugar Palmiers recipe uses store-bought puff pastry to create light, crispy, and buttery elephant ear cookies in just 30 minutes. Perfect for a quick, elegant dessert or snack with only 3 simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: French
Calories: 85
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet all-butter puff pastry thawed according to package directions
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted

Equipment

  • 2 Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • 1 Rolling Pin
  • 1 Sharp knife

Instructions
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
  2. Unfold the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with half the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Fold the two long sides to meet in the center. Brush with more butter, sprinkle with remaining sugar, and fold again like a book.
  3. Wrap the pastry log in plastic wrap and freeze for 10-15 minutes until firm. Unwrap and slice into 1/2-inch thick cookies.
  4. Place cookies on prepared baking sheets, 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the bottoms are golden brown and caramelized. Flip the palmiers and bake for another 3-5 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack.

Notes

Keep It Cold: Work quickly with the puff pastry to ensure it stays cold for the flakiest results.
Don't Skip the Chill: Chilling the log before slicing is essential for clean cuts.
Watch for Caramelization: Keep a close eye on the palmiers as they bake; the sugar can burn quickly.
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