Quick Elephant Ears
Whip up a batch of irresistibly crispy and sweet Quick Elephant Ears in just 30 minutes with this effortless recipe! Made with convenient store-bought puff pastry, these flaky delights are brushed with buttery goodness and dusted with a fragrant cinnamon-sugar blend for a perfectly caramelized crunch. With minimal prep and baking time, these golden treats are perfect for last-minute entertaining or a quick snack to satisfy your sweet tooth. Featuring a fun double-scroll shape that bakes to perfection, these homemade elephant ears are sure to impress with their bakery-quality taste and texture. Serve them warm or at room temperature for a decadent yet simple dessert that's bound to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 sheets store-bought puff pastry sheets
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Lightly dust a clean surface with all-purpose flour. Roll out the puff pastry sheets until they are slightly thinner and more even.
In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon together.
Brush one side of a puff pastry sheet with melted butter, then evenly sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the buttered surface.
Mark the center of the puff pastry visually. Starting from each of the shortest edges, roll the edges inward tightly until they meet in the middle. You will have a double-scroll shape.
Slice the rolled puff pastry log into 1/2-inch thick pieces and gently press each piece down to slightly flatten. Repeat the same process with the second puff pastry sheet.
Place the prepared slices on the lined baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each piece so they don't stick together during baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the elephant ears are golden brown and crispy.
Remove from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your quick and delicious elephant ears!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1197 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.3 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.8 g | 149% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 403 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 169.1 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 101.3 g | ||
| Protein | 8.8 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 44 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 113 mg | 2% | |
*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.
