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Cinnamon Palmiers: The Sweet, Crunchy Treat You Didn’t Know You Needed

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  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12-16 palmiers 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These sweet and crunchy cinnamon palmiers are incredibly easy to make with just four ingredients. The spiced, caramelized sugar layers give them a delightful texture, and they’re perfect as a dessert or snack. You’ll love these irresistible cinnamon sugar palmiers!


Ingredients

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  • 2 sheets store-bought puff pastry (thawed according to package directions)
  • 1 cup (200 g) turbinado sugar (divided; can substitute with white granulated sugar)
  • 1 cup (220 g) light brown sugar (divided)
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) ground cinnamon (divided)
  • ¼ tsp (1 ml) salt (optional, divided)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. In a bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. On a clean surface, sprinkle ½ cup of turbinado sugar evenly. Place the first sheet of puff pastry on top and gently roll with a rolling pin to press the sugar into the dough.
  4. Evenly sprinkle the brown sugar-cinnamon mixture over the pastry.
  5. Fold the sides of the puff pastry toward the center, then fold both sides again so they meet in the middle. Finally, fold one half over the other like a book.
  6. Repeat steps 2-4 with the second sheet of puff pastry.
  7. Using a sharp knife, slice the pastry roll into ¼-inch pieces. Carefully arrange them on the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 6 minutes or until slightly browned on top. Remove from the oven, flip the pastries with a thin spatula, and bake for another 4-5 minutes until golden brown and caramelized.
  9. Allow to cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • For a lighter version, you can substitute half of the sugar with a sugar alternative.
  • Be careful when flipping the palmiers as they are delicate when hot.
  • These palmiers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days for optimal crunch.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 palmiers
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 40mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg