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Palmiers a.k.a. Elephant Ears Recipe

These cookies are so light and crisp. It's so easy a caveman can do it. Really! There are only 2 ingredients if you buy pre-made puff pastry. Kids (and husbands) just love them!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 40 -45 cookies
Calories: 62 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 sheets 1 package Pepperidge Farm puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 Pinch of kosher salt optional
What you will need:
  • Parchment paper to line the cookie sheet.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 450°F.
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  1. Mix together sugar (and kosher salt). Pour 1/2 cup of sugar mixture on a flat surface such as a large wooden board.
  2. Unfold one Puff pastry sheet onto the sugared surface and spread 1/4 cup sugar over the top.
  3. With a rolling pin, roll the pastry sheet to about a 13" square, pressing the sugar into the dough.
  4. Fold 2 opposite sides into the center. Fold again and close like a book (you should have 8 layers total).
  5. Cut the pastry log into just under 1/2" pieces and arrange on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat with the second puff pastry sheet.
  6. Bake for 6 minutes until the bottoms of the cookies are golden brown and caramelized. Flip the cookies over and return to the oven for another 4 to 5 minutes until golden brown on the other side. Remove from the baking sheet to cool.

Notes

  • You can thaw puff pastry on the counter according to package instructions and then stick it in the fridge until ready to use, OR you can thaw in the fridge overnight. You may not be able to see if the bottom is caramelized until you flip one over. Once they are cooled to room temp, they keep well in an airtight container or ziploc bags.

Nutrition Information

Calories 62kcal (3%) Carbs 12g Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 68mg (3%) Potassium 10mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Calcium 2mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 40-45 cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 62

% Daily Value*

Calories 62kcal 3%
Carbs 12g
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 68mg 3%
Potassium 10mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Calcium 2mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.