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2-Ingredient Palmier Cookies

December 13, 2021 | Christmas

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2-Ingredient Palmier Cookies are so easy to prepare but make quite the statement on a holiday cookie platter. These sweet, delicate, buttery cookies are irresistible and ready in just 25 minutes.

Close up of a Palmier Cookie on a cooling rack.

If you’re looking for an easy but stunning cookie to add to your Christmas cookie plate, look no further than these Palmier Cookies! For more easy Christmas treats, check out my Christmas Pretzel Hugs, Easy Chocolate Fudge, and Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies.

Palmier Cookies

The key to making perfect Palmier Cookies is working quickly so that the dough is cold. If your home is extra warm or you take a little longer to roll out the dough, pop the cookies in the freezer for 10-15 minutes before baking.

Palmier Cookies stacked on top of each other.

Ingredients for Palmiers:

  • Puff Pastry Dough– Premade works great! I like Pepperidge Farm Brand. It is sold in the frozen section next to the frozen pies.
  • Sugar– Regular granulated sugar works great but for extra pizzaz I recommend using Pure Cane Sugar (it has bigger crystals) or Turbinado Sugar.
Ingredients on a marble surface- puff pastry dough and a bowl of cane sugar.

How to make Palmiers:

Time needed: 25 minutes.

  1. Prep

    Preheat oven to 425°F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Make a Mess

    Pour half the sugar on work surface and place unfolded sheet of puff pastry on top. Spread remaining sugar over the top.Puff pastry dough opened up on top of sugar with a rolling pin and a bowl of sugar to the side; Sugar added on top of the dough and rolling it out.

  3. Fold it up!

    Roll the dough out until it is 13″×13″. Fold the side edges in halfway toward the middle. Fold each side in again so they meet up in the center. Now fold together.Process shots of folding puff pastry dough into Palmiers.

  4. Slice

    Slice log in 1/2 inch pieces and place on baking sheet 3 inches apart (about 9 per pan). Take some of the leftover sugar from the work surface and sprinkle it over the cookies.Folded and sliced cookies on a baking sheet topped with sugar.

  5. Bake

    Bake for 7 minutes, flip, (add more sugar on top if desired) and bake 3-4 more minutes (keep a close eye!) until golden and caramelized. Cool on a baking rack.

Palmier Cookies on a cooling rack.

FAQs

What are Palmier Cookies?

Palmier Cookies are French pastries from the 20th century made with puff pastry dough and sugar. “Palmier” in French means “palm tree” since the cookie resembles a palm leaf. They are also sometimes called elephant ears, pig’s ear, palm heart, and shoe-soles.

How to defrost puff pastry dough?

Defrost puff pastry dough on the counter for 40 minutes or until pliable but still cold. Dough can also be placed in the fridge to defrost for 4-24 hours.

What do I do with the leftover sugar?

Save it in an airtight container for the next time you make these or just use it in the next recipe you make that calls for sugar. No need to waste perfectly good sugar!

Palmier Cookies stacked on top of each other.

TOOLS USED TO MAKE PALMIERS:

  • Half-Sheet Pan– I LOVE these pans. I’ve had the same 4 pans since I got married (10 years ago) and they are in great condition. I use them all the time for sheet cakes, cookies, roasting vegetables, baking chicken…
  • Baking & Cooling Rack– Oven & dishwasher safe. I use this to cook all kinds of meat and anything you want crispy. Also great for cooling cookies.
  • Rolling Pin– This French rolling pin seems too simple but the shape of it helps one easily roll dough to an even thickness .
Palmier Cookies on a marble surface stacked on each other.

LOOKING FOR MORE CHRISTMAS COOKIES? CHECK OUT THESE:

  • Santa’s Cookies {Christmas Monster Cookies}
  • White Chocolate Dipped Gingersnaps
  • Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies
  • Fudgy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
  • Christmas Sugar Cookies
Palmier Cookies on a cooling rack.
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Palmier Cookies

2-Ingredient Palmier Cookies are so easy to prepare but make quite the statement on a holiday cookie platter. These sweet, delicate, buttery cookies are irresistible and ready in just 25 minutes.
Prep Time12 mins
Cook Time12 mins
Total Time24 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 72kcal
Author: Garnish and Glaze

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet puff pastry dough, defrosted
  • 1 cup cane sugar*

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Pour half the sugar on work surface and place unfolded sheet of puff pastry on top. Spread remaining sugar over the top.
  • Roll the dough out until it is 13"x13". Fold the side edges in halfway toward the middle. Fold each side in again so they meet up in the center. Now fold together.
  • Slice log in 1/2 inch pieces and place on baking sheet 3 inches apart (about 9 per pan). Sprinkle some of the leftover sugar from worksurface over the cookies. (Save leftover sugar for the next time you make these cookies!)
  • Bake for 7 minutes, flip, (sprinkle on a little more sugar if desired) and bake 3-4 more minutes until golden and caramelized. Cool on a baking rack.

Notes

*Pure cane sugar is off-white and has larger crystals. Regular white granulated sugar will work too but pure cane sugar looks prettier. 
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Keyword: Palmier Cookies
Nutrition Facts
Palmier Cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 72 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Sodium 25mg1%
Potassium 6mg0%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 1IU0%
Calcium 1mg0%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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