Description
Delight in the crisp, caramelized goodness of homemade Palmiers, a classic French pastry made from puff pastry and sugar. These elegant, heart-shaped cookies feature a buttery, flaky texture with a sweet crunch from the caramelized sugar coating, perfect for tea time or as a sophisticated treat.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup coarse sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Prepare the puff pastry: Lightly dust a clean surface with a mix of granulated and coarse sugar. Place the puff pastry sheet on top, then sprinkle additional granulated sugar and a light dusting of coarse sugar over it. Use a rolling pin to gently roll the dough until the sugar is pressed into the surface.
- Fold the pastry: Fold each long side of the puff pastry inward twice so they meet at the center. Sprinkle more sugar over the folded pastry, then fold each side once more so that the edges touch, creating a log shape packed with sugar layers.
- Slice into pieces: Using a sharp knife, cut the folded log into 24 thin slices, about ¼ inch thick each, ensuring even pieces for uniform baking.
- Arrange on baking sheets: Place the sliced cookies on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart to allow for expansion during baking.
- Bake the palmiers: Bake the cookies for 6 minutes, then carefully remove the pans, flip each piece over to brown the other side, and return to the oven for another 4 to 6 minutes until they are deeply golden brown and caramelized.
- Cool and serve: Transfer the palmiers to a wire rack and let them cool completely before serving to enjoy their crisp texture.
Notes
- Using both granulated and coarse sugar adds a beautiful texture and caramelization to the palmiers.
- Ensure your puff pastry is well chilled before starting for easier handling and better layers.
- Cut slices evenly to help the palmiers bake uniformly.
- Cooling completely is key to letting the sugar harden and achieve a crunchy finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx.)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
