Description
Puff Pastry Christmas Palmiers are a delightful festive treat made with layers of flaky pastry, sugar, and spices, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets of frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped (optional)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out each sheet of puff pastry to smooth out creases and make it slightly larger.
- Sprinkle half of the sugar and cinnamon mixture evenly over one sheet of puff pastry. If using, add half of the chopped nuts and dried cranberries on top.
- Starting from one edge, roll the puff pastry tightly towards the center until you reach the middle. Repeat with the other edge, rolling towards the center to form a log.
- Wrap the rolled pastry in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- Once chilled, remove the pastry from the refrigerator and slice it into 1/2-inch thick pieces.
- Place the slices cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each one.
- Brush the tops of the palmiers with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Sprinkle the remaining sugar and cinnamon mixture over the top of each palmier.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
- Allow to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a festive twist, try adding a pinch of nutmeg or ginger to the sugar and cinnamon mixture.
- You can also dip the cooled palmiers in melted chocolate for an extra indulgent treat.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 palmier
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Puff Pastry Christmas Palmiers, festive treats, holiday desserts