French Palmier Cookies with Brown Sugar and Cinnamon

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Buttery puff pastry cookies rolled with a cinnamon brown sugar filling baked until golden and crisp. This French recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, layers frozen puff pastry, unsalted butter, and brown sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 90 calories and feeds 18, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 18 French cuisine 90 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup packed brown sugar with 1 tsp ground cinnamon.
  3. Step 3: Lightly brush the thawed puff pastry sheet with 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter, then evenly sprinkle the cinnamon brown sugar mixture on top, pressing gently to adhere.
  4. Step 4: Starting from the long edges, tightly roll both sides of the pastry inward towards the center until they meet, forming a double spiral.
  5. Step 5: Wrap the rolled pastry in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to firm up.
  6. Step 6: Remove the roll and slice into 1/4-inch thick slices using a sharp knife, laying each cut flat on the prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
  7. Step 7: Sprinkle the tops lightly with 2 tbsp granulated sugar and bake for 12-15 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
  8. Step 8: Flip the cookies over halfway through baking for even crispness. Cool on a wire rack before serving.

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