Cinnamon Palmiers

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Cinnamon palmier cookies have become one of our holiday traditions at Christmas. Everyone loves these crisp, sweet treats!

Submitted by Christine
Updated on June 16, 2023
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
2 dozen
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • ⅓ cup white sugar

  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cardamom

  • ¼ cup white sugar

  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed

  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    all ingredients gathered to make cinnamon palmiers.

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  2. Mix 1/3 cup sugar, cinnamon, and cardamom together in a small bowl.

  3. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup sugar onto a work surface. Unfold puff pastry and place over sugar; roll out to a 10x15-inch rectangle. Brush pastry with melted butter, then sprinkle sugar mixture evenly over top.

    pastry rolled out, buttered and sprinkled with cinnamon-sugar mixture.

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  4. Starting with one long edge, roll pastry tightly around filling, stopping in the middle of the rectangle.

    pastry rolled from one edge to the center of the rectangle.

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  5. Repeat with the opposite edge, rolling to the center and meeting the first roll. Wet your finger with water and dot along the long edges where the two rolls touch; press gently to seal. Refrigerate until slightly firm, 5 to 10 minutes.

    opposite edge rolled towards the center, then sealed with water.

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  6. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  7. Cut chilled pastry into 1/4-inch slices; place 1 inch apart onto the prepared baking sheet.

    pastry cut into small slices, and placed on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.

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  8. Bake in the preheated oven until golden and crisp, about 12 minutes. Let rest briefly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

    cinnamon palmiers baked until golden-brown.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

79 Calories
4g Fat
10g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 79
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 28mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 1g 1%
Calcium 2mg 0%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 7mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.