25 Fancy Dessert Recipes
23. Cinnamon Palmiers
Golden, crisp, and lightly sweet, cinnamon palmiers are a simple treat that feels special enough for any occasion. These pastry cookies require only a few ingredients and can be made in about thirty minutes. Because they’re baked, not fried, they are a lighter option for those wanting something sweet.
The recipe is straightforward and uses store-bought puff pastry, which keeps things easy and convenient. A sprinkle of cinnamon and sugar gives each palmier a delicate flavor, making them a great choice for afternoon tea or an after-dinner dessert.
Cooking Times
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 18 minutes
Total time: 33 minutes
Serving Size
- Serves 6 people, about 3 cookies each
Ingredients
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom (optional)
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the sugar, cinnamon, and cardamom in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle half of the spiced sugar on a clean surface.
- Lay the puff pastry sheet on the sugar.
- Sprinkle the rest of the sugar mix on top of the pastry.
- Gently roll out the pastry to press in the sugar.
- Fold the two long sides toward the middle, then fold again so that the folds meet in the center.
- Slice the pastry into 1/2-inch pieces and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 18 minutes, turning them over halfway, until golden and crisp.
- Let the palmiers cool before serving.
Nutrition Info
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Total Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Sodium: 77 mg
- Sugar: 5 g
