Delicious Homemade Palmiers with Sugar Crash Recipe

Introduction

Palmiers are delicate, crispy puff pastry cookies coated with sugar that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. This simple French treat is perfect for a sweet snack or an elegant tea-time accompaniment.

Ingredients

• 1 sheet puff pastry
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup coarse sugar

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Step 2: Dust a clean surface with a mix of granulated and coarse sugar, then place the puff pastry sheet on top. Sprinkle more granulated sugar and a light dusting of coarse sugar over the dough. Use a rolling pin to gently roll the dough just enough to press the sugar into it.
3. Step 3: Fold each side of the puff pastry inward twice so they meet in the middle. Sprinkle with additional sugar, then fold each side in one more time so the two folded edges touch, creating a log shape.
4. Step 4: Using a sharp knife, slice the log into 24 pieces, each about ¼ inch thick.
5. Step 5: Arrange the slices on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
6. Step 6: Bake the palmiers for 6 minutes. Remove from the oven, carefully flip each cookie over, then continue baking for another 4 to 6 minutes until they turn a deep golden brown and are crisp.
7. Step 7: Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

Tips & Variations

• For extra flavor, sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon or finely chopped nuts along with the sugar before folding.
• Use superfine sugar instead of granulated sugar for a more even caramelization.
• Ensure the puff pastry stays cold before baking to help it puff up properly.

Storage

Store palmiers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain their crispness. If they soften, re-crisp them in a 300-degree Fahrenheit oven for 3 to 5 minutes before serving.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make palmiers ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the palmiers by slicing and placing them on baking sheets but refrigerate them until ready to bake. Bake just before serving for the best crispness.

Can I freeze raw palmiers dough logs?

You can freeze the prepared puff pastry logs wrapped tightly in plastic wrap. Thaw them in the refrigerator before slicing and baking.

Delicious Homemade Palmiers with Sugar Crash Recipe

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Palmiers are delicate, crispy French pastries made from puff pastry and sugar. This simple recipe transforms a sheet of puff pastry into flaky, caramelized cookies that are perfect for tea time or as a sweet snack.

• Author: Elena
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 12 minutes
• Total Time: 22 minutes
• Yield: 24 cookies 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: French
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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Pastry

• 1 sheet puff pastry

Sugar

• ⅓ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup coarse sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat oven and prepare baking sheets. Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to ensure the palmiers bake evenly and don’t stick.
2. Prepare puff pastry with sugar. Dust a clean surface generously with both granulated and coarse sugar, then place the puff pastry sheet on top. Sprinkle more granulated sugar, followed by a light dusting of coarse sugar over the puff pastry. Use a rolling pin to gently roll the dough just enough to press the sugar into the surface without tearing the pastry.
3. Fold the puff pastry. Fold each side of the puff pastry inwards twice until both sides meet in the center. Sprinkle additional sugar over the folded dough, then fold both sides in one more time so the two edges touch, forming a tight log.
4. Slice the pastry log. Using a sharp knife, cut the rolled dough log into 24 uniform pieces, each roughly ¼ inch thick. This will create the signature palmier shape.
5. Arrange on baking sheets. Place the sliced pieces on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for expansion during baking.
6. Bake the palmiers (first side). Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 6 minutes until the bottoms are golden.
7. Flip and continue baking. Remove the baking sheets, carefully flip each palmier over, then bake for an additional 4-6 minutes or until deeply golden brown and caramelized.
8. Cool before serving. Remove from oven and let the palmiers cool completely on a wire rack to allow them to crisp up perfectly before serving.

Notes

• Use cold puff pastry for best flakiness and easier handling.
• Coarse sugar adds extra crunch and caramelization; if unavailable, double the granulated sugar.
• Ensure slices are thin and even for uniform baking.
• Rotate baking sheets halfway through baking for even color.
• Palmiers keep well in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Keywords: Palmiers, French pastry, puff pastry cookies, caramelized sugar cookies, easy dessert