Cinnamon Palmiers

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With the flavors of cinnamon toast, these pretty party bites are great for many occasions.

By

Anna Theoktisto

Published on February 23, 2024

Recipe tested by

Southern Living Test Kitchen

Southern Living Cheese Toast Palmiers on a platter to serve with Cinnamon Toast Palmiers — Photo:
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Active Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

1 hr

Servings:

10

Cinnamon and sugar are a match made in heaven, especially when folded into a flaky, French pastry. Delicious served for breakfast with a strong cup of coffee, or as a sweet afternoon snack, these crunchy, buttery, warm-spiced treats are bound to satisfy both adults and children. And while they look super impressive, thanks to frozen puff pastry dough, they’re very easy to make.

Here’s a make-ahead hint: Freeze unbaked palmiers on baking sheets, transfer to an airtight container, and keep in the freezer for up to a month. Bake from frozen, increasing the time by a few minutes.

Ingredients

All-purpose flour, for rolling
1 (17.3-oz.) pkg. frozen puff pastry, thawed overnight in the refrigerator
1 large egg
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon

Directions

Line 2 large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
On a lightly floured surface, unfold 1 puff pastry sheet. Whisk egg in a small bowl until frothy. Stir together sugar and cinnamon in a separate small bowl until combined. Brush pastry sheet with some of the egg, and sprinkle with half of the sugar mixture. Unfold remaining pastry sheet, and place on top. Brush top with egg, and sprinkle with remaining sugar mixture.
Using a floured rolling pin, roll out to a 14- x 10 1/2-inch rectangle. Starting on 1 long side, roll the pastry into a tight spiral, stopping at the middle of the pastry. Starting on the other long side, roll the pastry into a tight spiral, stopping at the middle of the pastry. Brush with egg where the two spirals meet, and gently press together. Using a serrated knife, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Refrigerate, uncovered, until chilled, about 15 minutes. Preheat oven to 400°F.
Bake in preheated oven, 1 baking sheet at a time, until golden brown and puffed, 15 to 18 minutes per batch. Let cool completely, about 15 minutes. Serve.

Cinnamon Palmiers

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