Flaky, Golden Palmiers — Your Puff Pastry Superstars

Crispy edges, caramelized sugar, buttery layers. These elephant ears are pure magic with just one sheet of puff pastry.

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What You’ll Need:

  • 1 sheet puff pastry (store-bought, thawed just enough to unfold)
  • White sugar (about ½ cup, used throughout)
  • Sharp knife
  • Baking sheet + parchment paper
  • Freezer
  • Oven (preheated to 400°F)

Steps:

  1. 📜 Gently unfold the puff pastry on a clean surface.

  2. 🍚 Sprinkle sugar all over the surface—don’t be shy.

  3. 📐 Fold both short ends toward the center so they meet in the middle. ➕ Sprinkle more sugar.

  4. 🔁 Fold each side inward again so they meet in the middle. ➕ Yep, more sugar.

  5. 📘 Fold it like a book—you now have a long log of sugary, buttery goodness.

  6. 🌀 Give it a gentle roll to coat the outside with sugar.

  7. ❄️ Freeze for at least 1 hour, or until completely solid.

  8. 🔪 Slice the frozen dough into 1 cm thick pieces using a sharp knife.

  9. 🧊 Place slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let them thaw for 5 minutes.

  10. 🔥 Preheat oven to 400°F while they rest. ➕ Sprinkle a final touch of sugar on top.

  11. 🍪 Bake on the bottom rack for 15 minutes.

  12. 🔄 Flip each piece and bake another 8 minutes, until golden and caramelized.

  13. 🌬️ Let cool a few minutes, then enjoy the crispy, sweet swirls of joy!