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Cinnamon Spice Palmiers Recipe

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Cinnamon Spice Palmiers are delicate, flaky puff pastry cookies infused with a fragrant blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom, with a hint of bright orange zest. These elegant treats combine the crispy texture of rough puff pastry with a sweet, spicy filling, making them perfect for a sophisticated tea-time snack or festive dessert.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 1 lb homemade rough puff pastry or store-bought frozen & thawed puff pastry (2 sheets)

Spice Sugar Mixture

  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 2 teaspoons orange zest (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: If making from scratch, prepare your homemade rough puff pastry through the second refrigeration stage. If using store-bought frozen puff pastry, make sure it is fully thawed before starting.
  2. Make Sugar Spice Mixture: In a bowl, combine granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom. Divide this mixture evenly into two bowls. Stir orange zest into one half; this will be the filling sugar. The other half, without orange zest, will be used to coat the dough while rolling.
  3. Roll Out Dough: Sprinkle a generous amount of the non-orange zest sugar spice mixture over your work surface. Coat your rolling pin lightly with this mixture to prevent sticking. Remove the dough from the refrigerator, cut homemade dough in half or work with one thawed sheet of store-bought pastry at a time. Roll out the dough into a 10-inch square on the sugared surface, adding more sugar spice mixture as needed to avoid sticking. Trim uneven edges to form a neat square.
  4. Add Filling and Shape: Evenly sprinkle half of the orange-zested sugar spice mixture over the rolled dough and gently press it in with the rolling pin. Make a tiny slit at the center bottom edge as a visual guide. Roll the left and right edges tightly towards the center, creating a tight “log.” Wrap the log securely in plastic wrap or parchment paper.
  5. Repeat: Repeat the rolling and filling process with the second half of the dough and remaining sugar spice mixture. Refrigerate the rolled logs for 30 minutes or up to 2 days for best firmness.
  6. Preheat Oven and Prepare Sheets: When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Line 2-3 baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper for easy non-stick baking.
  7. Slice and Arrange Cookies: Unwrap chilled logs and trim rounded ends for even slices. Cut each log into 3/8 inch (just under 1/2 inch) thick slices. You should yield about 36-40 slices. Arrange them about 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle any leftover sugar spice mixture on top for extra flavor and crunch.
  8. Bake and Flip: Bake for 8-9 minutes until cookies start to puff. Remove trays, flip each cookie carefully to the other side. If any cookies unravel, gently roll them back to maintain shape with a fork or spoon. Continue baking for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. For store-bought puff pastry, baking an additional 8 minutes after flipping is sufficient.
  9. Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. They are delicious warm or at room temperature.
  10. Storage: Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week to keep them crisp.

Notes

  • Keeping the dough cold before and during work helps maintain flakiness and prevents the butter in the pastry from melting.
  • Using a mix of warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom with optional orange zest adds depth and brightness to the cookies.
  • Rolling the cookies tightly ensures they keep their distinctive palmier shape during baking.
  • Flipping the cookies halfway through baking promotes even browning and crispiness on both sides.
  • These cookies pair beautifully with coffee, tea, or hot chocolate.
  • If your slices unravel, re-roll carefully to preserve the classic palmier shape.

Keywords: Palmiers, Puff Pastry Cookies, Cinnamon Cookies, Spiced Pastry, French Cookies, Holiday Treats, Homemade Pastry

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