Description
Sweet and crunchy cinnamon palmiers made with storebought puff pastry, turbinado sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon. These easy-to-make cookies are caramelized to golden perfection, offering a spiced, buttery treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 2 sheets storebought puff pastry (thawed according to package directions)
Sugar and Cinnamon Mixture
- 1 cup turbinado sugar (divided; you can substitute white granulated sugar)
- 1 cup light brown sugar (divided)
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon (divided)
- ¼ tsp salt (divided; optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and allow for easy cleanup.
- Prepare cinnamon sugar mixture: In a bowl, combine the light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt ensuring they’re evenly mixed to create your flavorful topping.
- Coat the pastry: On a clean surface, evenly sprinkle ½ cup of the turbinado sugar. Lay the first sheet of puff pastry on top of the sugar and use a rolling pin to gently press the sugar into the dough, adding a delightful crunchy texture.
- Add cinnamon sugar: Evenly spread the prepared brown sugar-cinnamon mixture over the top of the puff pastry sheet.
- Fold the pastry: Fold both sides of the puff pastry towards the center, so they meet halfway. Fold each side again to the center, then fold one half over the other like closing a book, forming a compact roll.
- Repeat for second sheet: Repeat steps 3 to 5 with the second sheet of puff pastry to prepare the second roll.
- Slice the rolls: Use a sharp knife to carefully slice each rolled pastry into ¼ inch thick slices. Arrange the slices on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for expansion.
- Bake first side: Bake in the preheated oven for about 6 minutes, or until the tops are lightly browned and caramelized.
- Flip and bake second side: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and, using a thin spatula, carefully flip each palmier cookie to its other side. Bake for an additional 4-5 minutes until golden brown and evenly caramelized.
- Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and allow the palmiers to cool completely on the baking sheet before serving to ensure crispness.
Notes
- These cinnamon palmiers are incredibly easy to make with only four main ingredients.
- Turbinado sugar adds a delightful crunch, but you can substitute with white granulated sugar if preferred.
- Be careful when flipping the palmiers to avoid breaking the delicate pastries.
- Ensure the puff pastry is properly thawed before starting for best results.
- The cookies will keep well in an airtight container for several days, maintaining their crisp texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 109 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 47 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
