Palmiers French Puff Pastry Cookies
Indulge in the buttery, caramelized perfection of classic French Palmiers, also known as puff pastry cookies! This elegant yet incredibly simple recipe transforms a single sheet of flaky puff pastry and granulated sugar into delicate, golden spirals with a delightful crispness. Perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself, these cookies are a celebration of French baking at its finest. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a short bake, you’ll have the perfect combination of sweet caramelization and melt-in-your-mouth texture. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven with your favorite coffee or tea, or store them for up to three days in an airtight container for a quick, sophisticated snack. Whether you're a beginner in the kitchen or a seasoned pastry enthusiast, these palmiers are a must-try addition to your dessert repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 sheet (approximately 8-10 ounces) puff pastry
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Lightly flour a clean work surface and roll out the puff pastry sheet into a rectangle approximately 10x12 inches in size, if it is not already pre-rolled.
Sprinkle 1/4 cup of the granulated sugar evenly onto the surface of the pastry. Gently press it into the dough with a rolling pin to help it adhere.
Flip the pastry sheet over and sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar on the other side, pressing it in as before.
Fold the longer sides of the rectangle inward toward the center, about 1 inch at a time, until both sides meet in the center, creating a long, folded log with a double spiral shape.
Carefully cut the folded log into 1/2-inch-thick slices using a sharp knife, yielding approximately 24 pieces. Place the slices onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between them to allow for expansion.
Gently press down each slice slightly to flatten it, but maintain its spiral shape.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, turning the cookies over halfway through baking to ensure even caramelization. The cookies should be golden brown and caramelized on both sides.
Remove from the oven and let the palmiers cool on a wire rack. The cookies will crisp up as they cool.
Serve the palmiers as a delightful snack or dessert, and store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1960 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.5 g | 140% | |
| Saturated Fat | 67.4 g | 337% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1098 mg | 48% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 229.6 g | 83% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 100.6 g | ||
| Protein | 21.8 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 59 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 238 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
