Palmier cookies, also known as elephant ears or palmiers feuilletés, are a delightful French pastry that combines a crispy, flaky texture with a sweet and buttery flavor. Originating in 18th-century France, these crescent-shaped cookies have become a beloved treat worldwide. With their distinctive shape and addictive taste, palmier cookies are an excellent addition to any dessert table or as a delightful snack. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this easy-to-follow recipe from Tasty will guide you through the process of creating these delectable cookies from the comfort of your own home.
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PALMIERS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Combine the sugar and kosher salt. Pour 1 cup of the sugar/salt mixture on a flat surface such as wooden board or marble. Unfold each sheet of puff pastry onto the sugar and pour 1/2 cup of the sugar mixture on top, spreading it evenly on the puff pastry. This is not about sprinkling, it's about an even covering of sugar. With a rolling pin, roll the dough until it's 13 by 13-inches square and the sugar is pressed into the puff pastry on top and bottom. Fold the sides of the square towards the center so they go halfway to the middle. Fold them again so the two folds meet exactly at the middle of the dough. Then fold 1 half over the other half as though closing a book. You will have 6 layers. Slice the dough into 3/8-inch slices and place the slices, cut side up, on baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Place the second sheet of pastry on the sugared board, sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar mixture, and continue as above. (There will be quite a bit of sugar left over on the board.) Slice and arrange on baking sheets lined with parchment.
- Bake the cookies for 6 minutes until caramelized and brown on the bottom, then turn with a spatula and bake another 3 to 5 minutes, until caramelized on the other side. Transfer to a baking rack to cool.
PALMIERS
It takes just two ingredients to make these impressive but easy-to-do French pastries, which are often called palm leaves. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°. Sprinkle a surface with 1/4 cup sugar; unfold puff pastry sheet on surface. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sugar. Roll into a 14x10-in. rectangle. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup sugar to within 1/2 in. of edges. Lightly press into pastry., With a knife, very lightly score a line crosswise across the middle of the pastry. Starting at a short side, roll up jelly-roll style, stopping at the score mark in the middle. Starting at the other side, roll up pastry jelly-roll style to score mark. Freeze until firm, 20-30 minutes. Cut into 3/8-in. slices., Place cut side up 2 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets; sprinkle lightly with 1 tablespoon sugar. Bake for 8 minutes. Turn pastries over and sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake until golden brown and glazed, about 3 minutes longer. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Store in airtight containers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0mg cholesterol, Sodium 34mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
PALMIERS (FRENCH PUFF PASTRY COOKIES)
Light, buttery, cripsy, sweet french cookie. Takes a little effort the first time through but it's rather fast when you get the hang of it and it looks like you spent forever on them. I saw Palmiers (palm-yay) in a local Costco and I was curious because they looked so good. So I went hunting up a recipe and I was shocked it was not on the Zaar. I ate half of them before they cooled, my mom ate one then left because she said she'd finish the rest if she stayed. The yield is according to the package size I bought, it can vary. So can the cooking time. I dare you to try this cookie out!
Provided by Narshmellow
Categories Dessert
Time 32m
Yield 50 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Thaw out puff pastry, but make sure it stays chilled. You want it pliable (chill it again if it gets warm and sticky). Puff pastry should already be 1/8 inch thick - if not, roll it out to that thickness.
- If your pastry cracks you can seal it together with a little water and your finger.
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
- Line cookie sheets with parchment paper, or a section from a brown paper bag to fit.
- Spread SUGAR on the counter like you would flour to roll out dough.
- Lay out one sheet of pastry (keep 2nd sheet in fridge for now). Sprinkle the top with sugar as if you were rolling the dough out.
- Take the two sides of dough and fold them in towards each other halfway to the center and press down lightly.
- Then take the folded edges and fold them in to meet in the center. Then fold them together like closing a book, it should look like a U shape.
- Cut into 3/8 inch slices with a sharp knife and place on cookie sheet.
- Sprinkle with a light coating of sugar and place in the oven for 6 to 7 minutes.
- Work on the second sheet at this time.
- Pull out and turn cookies over and sprinkle that side. Bake 3-5 minutes more or until center is done and edges are golden.
- Transfer to wire racks to cool, then store in an airtight container.
- Optional items: Use cinnamon sugar in place of sugar.
- The glaze can be drizzled over the top to finish it off.
Tips:
- Use high-quality butter: The quality of the butter you use will greatly affect the taste of your palmiers. Look for a butter that is unsalted and has a high fat content (82% or higher).
- Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough before baking will help to prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven. This will result in a more flaky and crispy cookie.
- Bake the cookies until they are golden brown: The cookies should be baked until they are golden brown on the edges. This will ensure that they are cooked through and have a nice flavor.
- Let the cookies cool before serving: Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes before serving. This will help to prevent them from falling apart.
Conclusion:
Palmiers are a delicious and easy-to-make cookie that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of these flaky and crispy cookies that will be enjoyed by everyone. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give palmiers a try!
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