Pioneer Woman 2-Ingredient Palmiers

Pioneer woman 2-ingredient palmiers are easy homemade French pastries made with store-bought puff pastry and cinnamon sugar, ready in just 30 minutes. That makes them a quick holiday snack for cookie platters, potlucks or afternoon tea, since you fold and bake one sheet of frozen dough.

The fold decides the shape, since each layer must line up so the palmiers puff into clean hearts instead of ragged lumps. Then pressing the layers firmly before slicing keeps them from unraveling in the oven.

Traditional palmier recipes add egg wash, extra butter and a sugar crust after baking, which turns a simple cookie into a project. This version skips all of that, so the puff pastry and cinnamon sugar do the work on their own.

Pioneer Woman 2-Ingredient Palmiers

Recipe by Bilel

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Course: DessertCuisine: American, FrenchDifficulty: Easy

Servings

20

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

15

minutes

Calories

55

kcal

One sheet of puff pastry sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, folded into layers, sliced and baked until golden and crisp.

Ingredients

• 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed

• 2 to 3 tablespoons cinnamon sugar (or Nutella)

Directions

• Preheat: Set the oven to 400°F.
• Roll: Lay the puff pastry sheet on a piece of parchment paper and gently roll to flatten the folds.
• Season: Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the entire surface of the pastry.
• First fold: Fold two opposite ends toward the middle, one quarter of the way in.
• Second fold: Fold each side in again so the folded edges touch in the center.
• Final fold: Fold one side over the other to create a rolled stack, 6 layers high.
• Slice: Cut the roll into 4 equal sections, then cut each section into 5 thin pieces.
• Bake: Move the parchment paper to a baking sheet, lay the pieces flat 3 inches apart, and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown.
• Cool and serve.

Tools for this recipe

• Nordic Ware half sheet pan, Reynolds unbleached parchment paper, J.K. Adams French rolling pin. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

FAQs

Can I use Nutella instead of cinnamon sugar?

The source mentions Nutella as a variation, so yes. Spread a thin layer over the pastry before folding, but keep it light, since too much filling runs out the bottom during baking.

How do I store leftover palmiers?

Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. They soften after day one, so a quick minute in a 350 degree oven crisps them back up.

Do I need to thaw puff pastry before folding?

Yes, the pastry must be fully thawed so it bends without cracking. Leave it on the counter for about 40 minutes, since opening it cold snaps the dough at the seams.

Can I freeze unbaked palmiers?

Yes, slice them and freeze flat on a parchment-lined tray, then transfer to a bag once firm. Bake from frozen at 400 degrees, adding a few extra minutes, since they take longer to puff when cold.