Name: Classic French Palmiers - Elephant Ears
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 15 cookies
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2/3 cup granulaed sugar; 2 tablespoons cinnamon; 1 sheet of puff pastry, defrosted but cold

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These Classic French Palmiers, also known as Elephant Ears, are packed with cinnamon and sugar. The whimsical swirls are so pretty and easy to make! Palmiers are light and crispy- perfect for dipping in hot chocolate or coffee!

Alright, you ready?! Let’s get baking!!

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Supplies

Measuring cups, spoons, and measuring scale
Small bowl
Large spoon
Rolling pin
Cookie pan
Parchment paper or silicone baking mat

Instructions on How to Make French Palmiers – Elephant Ears

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line Cookie pan with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.

Combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Spread half of the mixture into an even layer on your work surface and cover with the puff pastry, and then spread the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the entire top of the puff pastry.

Use the rolling pin to press the cinnamon-sugar mixture into the puff pastry, and help to spread the pastry out a bit.

Tightly (and evenly) roll each of the long sides of the puff pastry toward the center of the pastry.

With a sharp knife cut the roll in 1/2 inch slices, being careful not to lose all the cinnamon-sugar mixture.

Place cut cookies on prepared baking sheets, two to three inches apart to allow for for the the pastry to puff up.

Bake for 6-8 minutes, or until they are lightly browned and puffy.

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