Yes, we at Framed Recipes also got into the Christmas Spirit.
Christmas tree is up, there are lights up on the house. Gifts are being ordered. [dt_quote type="pullquote" layout="right" font_size="big" animation="none" size="2"]Christmas isn't a season. It's a feeling. - Edna Ferber[/dt_quote]
Oh it is so much fun.
Looking forward to the fun winter break in a few days.
I have been baking like a mad, mad person for the last few days. So, far I have made Chocolate Crinkle Cookies, Fruit Cake Short Bread Cookies and Vánočka (will share the recipes soon).
Today I baked some Palmiers.
They remind of the Britannia Little Hearts Cookies I used to love as a kid (I still love them).
Happy to say that I have passed on my legacy of this love to my Sonshine.
So, when Sonal (Sonal blogs at Simply Vegetarian777, do visit her space, she shares some lovely recipes ) asked me to share a recipe for a (round up) Christmas cookie, I did not have to think twice. I decided to go with Palmiers as the Christmas treat I am sharing with her.
If you are looking for a simple cookie recipe, this is the one.
Just look at how pretty and cute they turn out - read the recipe to find out how to make Palmiers.
They look so fancy, but no one needs to know how easy they are, to make. Sshhh!!! 🙂 .
I use the store bought puff pastry sheet, since it is the most convenient thing to do. If you use a whole pastry sheet, you get the really elephantine Palmiers. To make them petite, I removed one third portion of the puff pastry before thawing. That one third portion will not go waste, I promise. They will be put to good use as some egg puffs or vegetable puffs.
I am planning to bake some more.May be some Oatmeal M & M cookies or may be the classic Indian short bread cookies - Nankhatai.
May be I should just bake both.You cannot have enough cookies this season.
'Tis the season to be jolly 🙂
Yes, I have an idea, I will make some Baklava too, you don't need a reason to bake some Baklava, do you?
So, before I get back to my baking spree, here is the recipe for the Palmiers.
Enjoy the season.
Season's Greetings!
Palmiers
Palmiers made with store bought puff pastry sheets are super easy to make and a perfect sweet treat with coffee or hot chocolate.
Ingredients
- 1 Puff Pastry Sheet; thawed (See Recipe Notes)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (plus more, if required)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- A dash of salt
Instructions
- Puff pastry sheet usually comes in three sections. To make petite palmiers, I remove one of the three sections of the puff pastry before thawing.
- Mix granulated sugar, brown sugar and salt in a small bowl. Sprinkle a little less than half of the sugar mix on the kitchen counter.
- Place the thawed puff pastry sheet on the sugar.
- Sprinkle most of the sugar mix on the dough surface, leaving a few teaspoons to sprinkle on the layers.
- Using a rolling pin, gently flatten the pastry sheet into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick.
- Place the rectangle with one of the smaller edges facing you.
- Fold and roll both the longer edges towards the center of the rectangle so that the rolls meet at the center, sprinkling a wee bit sugar in each layer.
- Fold the dough in half (just like you would close a book), lengthwise so that it forms a long plank.
- Refrigerate the dough plank for about 30 minutes.
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Place the baking rack in the middle position. Preheat the oven to 400 degree Fahrenheit ( 200 degree Celsius).
- After chilling the dough, remove dough from the refrigerator, slice the plank(crosswise) into small cookies about ¾-1 centimeter in thickness. If the dough becomes soft due to the heat of your hand, refrigerate for another 5 minutes.
- Place the cookies on the baking tray lined with parchment paper, cut side up. Sprinkle a little sugar on top (optional). Place the cookies a few inches apart to give enough space to allow them to puff up. .
- Bake for a total of 10-12 minutes, flipping the cookies half way through to allow baking on both sides.
- Once baked, transfer to a wire rack to cool down.
Notes
1. Puff pastry sheet usually comes in three sections. To make petite palmiers, I remove one of three sections of the puff pastry before thawing. This step is optional, you can use the entire puff pastry sheet.
2. Ovens vary considerable and hence keep a constant watch on the Palmiers while baking. If you see they are burning or browning easily, reduce the oven temperature.
3. Make sure that the parchment paper you use handles the temperature mentioned.
4. These are best served on the day they are made, but can be stored in an airtight container for a couple of days.
5. If at anytime the dough becomes too soft to handle, refrigerate it for sometime.
I am planning to make some stuffed Palmiers soon. I am thinking Cinnamon Sugar, Peanut Butter and Nutella. I want to try some Savory Palmiers too; may be some pesto? What do you think?
Do let me know what you would like me to try next.
Foodfashionfestive says
I have been using your this recipe from very first time u posted, ( May be in 2015/‘16) . And this is our personal favorite one. Thank you for delicious share, Sree😍
Framed Recipes says
Thanks, Rupal. So happy that you loved the recipe.
sindhu gururaj says
Hi this looks so yummy. could you post this recipe with some pictures(step by step) thanks
Framed Recipes says
Thank you Sindhu. Unfortunately, I do not have a step by step pictorial guide for this recipe at this time. Next time when I palmiers, I will try to get some step by step pics and post.
kushi says
WOW! Amazing clicks dear. These are one of my favorite. Looks so delicious and yum 🙂
Framed Recipes says
Thank you Kushi.
Seena Koshy says
wow, always I love this baked goodie.. Love to make it my own one day.. Nice clicks too.. 🙂
Framed Recipes says
Thanks for stopping by Seena. Sure, it is pretty simple recipe as you would have seen by the recipe.
Diana Johnson @ Eating Richly Even When You're Broke says
Love it! Just did a post with my son and I making these a few weeks ago! Palmiers are such a wonderful simple addition to a cookie tray.
Framed Recipes says
Thank you Diana. You must have had a good time baking them. Will visit your site to take a look at your version.
Dolphia nandi says
Those are gorgeous cookies! You know when i come to your page - i feel like your entire family is blogging this post ☺️ I feel like i even know them ??
The posts are so lively!!
Anyhow they are gorgeous. Your husband is a genius photographer. Kudos to him!
Framed Recipes says
Aww that is really sweet of you Dolphia. Will surely convey your wishes to my husband.
Erin @ Thanks for Cookin'! says
Wow! I'm a huge fan of recipes that look impressive but are actually pretty simple. You've done a beautiful job here! Peanut butter should go in the next batch, for sure! 🙂
Framed Recipes says
Me too Erin, I love recipes that are simple. Peanut butter - I will definitely try that in the next batch. :).
Christine | Mid-Life Croissant says
Oh you've hit on such a soft spot with these. I was (am) a hopeless francophile and in high school I would stop at the bakery as often as possible for one of these beauties. If I'm being honest, the ones I used to get were bigger. Because...I live in America. But, size aside, they were pretty authentic.
Framed Recipes says
Thanks for stopping by Christine. If you use the entire pastry sheet, you get bigger ones. Since I wanted to make petite ones, i trimmed the puff pastry sheet. :).
Molly Kumar says
These look so pretty, delicate n delicious. I'm sure you'll must have a great time enjoying them. Love the pic with colored coaster.
Framed Recipes says
Thank you Molly. Sonshine sat down with a big bowl and enjoyed them with some milk on the day they were baked. I had a few leftovers which lasted me a couple of days.
Kathrina says
I love palmiers, but I have never tried making them. I will definitely give it a try though, because yours look so good!
Framed Recipes says
Thank you so much Kathrina. They are super easy to make. 🙂
Sowmya says
Little Hearts! I love those too Sree. I was overjoyed to see this. I am just waiting to get my hand on an oven.
Framed Recipes says
:). Thank you Sowmya. Do try them when you get a chance.
hiba says
So beautiful !
And lovely recipe ?
Framed Recipes says
Thanks Hiba. I am so glad you liked the recipe.
Revathi says
I am also a fan of little hearts and palmiers. The palmiers look soo beautiful and festive 🙂
Framed Recipes says
Thanks Revathi
Kylee @ Kylee Cooks says
Ooooh, I had no idea these were so easy! !!
Yum
Do a savory one next... pesto and then sprinkled with a little parmesan?
Framed Recipes says
Oh they are super duper easy Kylee. Loved you suggestion about pesto and paresan. I am going to try that soon.
Priya says
wow!! These look so perfect! I have always loved the little hearts and this post reminds me of them..Thank you for sharing 🙂
Framed Recipes says
Thanks Priya
Jyothi - Currytrail.in says
Sree, I got reminded of little hearts that we get here. These palmiers are so cute, I can see from the pic that your son seem to be enjoying these!
BTW I love that rustic look table that your son is sitting on! 😀
Framed Recipes says
Thanks Jyothi. They are so easy to make. I make them often at home and Sonshine absolutely loves them.
Traditionallymodernfood says
I have seen this in Barefoot contessa and always wanted to make.. U r inspiring me.. I m sure ur son would have loved it.. Yum yum
Framed Recipes says
We learn from the experts. :). Oh yeah, Sonshine just loves them. Go ahead do make some and do let me know what you think.
Deepti Anand says
Yes got reminded of Little Hearts..I love them too..nice and sweek recipe for the season 🙂
Framed Recipes says
Thanks Deepti. Do try them.