Last Updated May 22nd, 2023 at 12:00 am by Lisa
Palmiers are airy flaky crisp French cookies with only 2 ingredients. This sweet treat easy dessert bake is divine any time of day.
These might become your go-to cookie recipe once you learn how easy they are to bake...
Why This Palmier Recipe Works
- Two simple ingredients for cookies!
- Palmiers will get crunchier as they cool, and are best to eat the same day.
- An easy recipe, kids can help make these.
- No cookie dough to mix.
- Store them in an airtight container, they will go soft in a couple of days.
- So good with tea or coffee.
Here Is All You Need...
Working With Your Puff Pastry
- Thaw puff pastry sheet at room temperature 40 minutes until it unfolds easily, it should still be cold to the touch as it's defrosting.
- Unfold the puff pastry and lay flat.
- Sprinkle sugar on your board below puff pastry and on top.
- Sprinkle granulated sugar and roll it in gently.
How To Slice Palmier Cookies
- Fold the puff pastry sheet in towards the center 2 inches on each side.
- Fold the puff pastry sheet again in toward the center.
- And again a third time, fold to the center and lay on the side.
- Next, slice into ½" slices.
Palmier Baking Tips
- For a classic folded "Palmier shape", chill the puff pastry.
- Next roll it up and slice. This helps it keep its shape during baking. PRO TIP: I use a small baking sheet and pop it in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes just before baking.
- Press a lot of sugar into the puff pastry dough. The more sugar, the more crunchy and caramelized your palmiers will bake.
- The sliced puff pastry will make a "U shape", set each piece on a baking sheet lined with either parchment paper or Silpat mats a few inches apart.
Puff Pastry Recipe Tips
- You can thaw the puff pastry overnight in the refrigerator, or take it out of the box and paper wrapper and rest for 40 minutes.
- The truth is, you can make your own puff pastry at home. I made it in professional cooking school once (with a French Chef's help) but it is a difficult and lengthy process. So why would you make it when it's so easy to buy and tastes just as good?
- Puff pastry is great to keep in the freezer for last-minute dessert baking or party appetizers. My Brie and Bacon Palmier recipe, is so easy to bake with 3 ingredients and will be a huge hit at parties.
Palmier Recipe FAQs
What are palmiers?
Palmiers are made from puff pastry, a dough with no yeast, no baking soda, and no baking powder.
A palmier (French for "palm tree"), or elephant ear, is a French pastry in a palm leaf shape or a butterfly shape, sometimes called palm leaves, cœur de France, French hearts, shoe soles, jalebi, or glasses. In the Puerto Rican version, it is topped with honey. In Mexico, they are known as Orejas (ears).
What is puff pastry?
Puff pastry is made by layering dough and butter, rolled and folded over and over to create hundreds of flaky layers that "puff" in the hot oven.
When you look at puff pastry dough, it looks similar to pie dough, but it’s actually many thin layers of butter and dough.
More Of My Cookie Recipes
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- Peppermint white chocolate and macadamia nut have these Shortbread Cookies say Aloha!
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Palmiers
Palmiers are airy flaky crisp French cookies with only 2 ingredients. This sweet treat easy dessert bake is divine any time of day!
Servings 20
Calories 212kcal
Instructions
Palmier Prep
- Thaw puff pastry sheet at room temperature 40 minutes until it unfolds easily, it should still be cold to the touch as it's defrosting.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Roll Out Puff Pastry
- Sprinkle ½ cup of white granulated sugar evenly on the counter or your worksurface.
- Open sheet and lay flat on work surface. Evenly sprinkle ½ cup of sugar on top puff pastry sheet.
- Use rolling-pin, roll the puff pastry sheet until it's about 13 x 13 inches square. The sugar will press into the puff pastry on top and bottom.
Slice Palmiers
- Fold the puff pastry sheet in towards the center 2 inches on each side. Fold the puff pastry sheet again in toward the center. And again a third time, fold to the center and lay on the side. Next, slice into ½" slices.
Bake Palmiers
- Place the slices, cut side up, on baking sheets lined with a Silpat mat or parchment paper.
- Bake the cookies 400 for 20 minutes until golden brown. Transfer to a baking rack to cool.
Notes
puff pastry tips
- You can thaw the puff pastry overnight in the refrigerator.
- Or take it out of the box and paper wrapper and rest for 40 minutes on the kitchen counter.
palmier baking tips
- Palmiers will get crunchier as they cool, and are the best to eat the same day.
- To get the classic folded Palmier shape, chill the puff pastry after rolling up, and slicing. This helps it keep its shape during baking. I use a small baking sheet and pop it in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes just before baking.
- Press a lot of sugar into the puff pastry dough. The more sugar, the more crunchy and caramelized your palmier will bake.
storage
Store them in an airtight container, but they will go soft in a couple of days.Nutrition
Serving: 20g | Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg
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These are so good and SO simple to make! Love that you had detailed images of how to fold the dough and roll them into cookies.