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Golden brown and crispy Palmiers Cookies on a cooling rack
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Palmiers Cookies

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 85kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet puff pastry (approximately 250g), thawed but cold
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Combine the granulated sugar and salt in a small bowl.
  • Sprinkle approximately 1/4 cup of the sugar mixture onto a flat work surface.
  • Unfold the cold puff pastry sheet and place it on top of the sugar.
  • Sprinkle the remaining sugar mixture evenly over the top of the pastry sheet.
  • Use a rolling pin to lightly press the sugar into the dough, rolling it into a 10x12 inch rectangle.
  • Fold the two long sides of the rectangle inward so they meet halfway to the center.
  • Fold the sides inward again so they meet exactly in the center.
  • Fold one half over the other as if closing a book, creating a narrow 6-layer strip.
  • Slice the strip crosswise into 1/2-inch thick cookies.
  • Place cookies on the prepared baking sheets, cut-side up, leaving 2 inches of space between them.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the bottoms are caramelized and golden brown.
  • Flip each cookie over and bake for an additional 3 to 5 minutes until the other side is golden.
  • Transfer immediately to a wire rack to cool and harden.