Palmiers (Elephant Ears)

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 10 minutes

Serves: 2 dozen

Palmiers, also known as Elephant Ears, are traditionally a french cookie made with puff pastry dough and sugar. They are buttery, sweet and flakey. The best part about Palmiers (Elephant Ears) is how easy they are to make, and take less than 30 minutes. My grandma would make this for us whenever she wanted to whip up a quick snack for tea. However, you can also turn this into a dessert by adding ice cream, mousse, or cinnamon.

I have yet to master the puff pastry, so I like to use pre made Pepperidge Farm puff pastry. You will also need some parchment paper or foil. Make sure to allow the dough to thaw completely, this usually takes 30-40 minutes.

Preheat oven to 425°. Pour 1/2 cup of sugar onto a flat surface, such as a wooden board. Unfold one sheet of dough onto the board and sprinkle 1/4 cup of sugar on top. Use a rolling pin to roll the pastry sheet into a 13″ square, pressing the sugar into the dough.

Ingredients for Palmiers (Elephant Ears)

Fold two opposite sides in towards the center.

Ingredients for Palmiers ( Elephant Ears)

Fold one more time.

Ingredients for Palmiers (Elephant Ears)

Then fold top and bottom layers together, like closing a book. There should be 8 layers total.

Instructions on how to make Palmiers.

Cut the pastry log in 1/2″ pieces and arrange on a cooking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil. 

Baking instructions for Palmiers ( Elephant Ears)

Bake for 6 minutes until bottom is golden brown. Flip cookies over with a spatula and return to oven for 4-5 minutes. 

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Palmiers (Elephant Ears)

  • Prep time: 20 minutes
  • Cook time: 10 minutes
  • Total time: 30 minutes
  • Serves: 2 dozen

Palmiers, also known as Elephant Ears, are a delightfully sweet and flaky treat that are incredibly easy to make. They pair great with tea, or coffee.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet Frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 cup sugar

Instructions

  •         1. Preheat oven to 425°. Pour 1/2 cup of sugar onto a flat surface and unfold pastry sheet on top of the sugar. 

            2. Spread 1/4 cup of sugar over the top of the pastry. 

            3. With a rolling pin roll the pastry sheet into a 13 x 13 square, pressing the sugar into the dough. 

            4. Fold two opposite sides in towards the center, and fold one more time. 

           5. Then fold the top and bottom layers together, like closing a book. There should be 8 layers total.

           6. Cut the pastry log in 1/2″ pieces and arrange on a cooking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil.  

            7. Bake for 6 minutes until bottom is golden brown. Flip cookies over with a spatula and return to oven for 4-5 minutes. 

            8. Remove from baking sheet and let cool. 

            9. Enjoy!

     

     

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