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Cinnamon Sugar Butterfly Palmiers Recipe

Start by rolling out the puff pastry into large rectangles and coating the surface with a sweet cinnamon sugar mixture for that classic caramelized palmier flavor. Each pastry sheet is then carefully rolled inward from both long sides toward the center, creating the signature butterfly shape with delicate layered wings. Once folded and sliced, the pastries are gently shaped by hand to open the wings and form pretty butterfly cookies. A small press in the center helps the pastries hold their shape as they puff and bake into crisp golden treats with flaky caramelized layers.
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Cinnamon Sugar Butterfly Palmiers Recipe are crisp, flaky puff pastry cookies with caramelized cinnamon sugar layers, easy dessert for tea parties.

  • Author: FillMyRecipeBook
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 20-25 min
  • Total Time: 40 min
  • Yield: 12 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: oven baked
  • Cuisine: French

Ingredients

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  1. 1-pound puff pastry
  2. 2-3 tablespoons white sugar
  3. 2-3 tablespoons brown sugar
  4. 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  5. 1 egg
  6. 1 teaspoon sprinkles
  7. 3-4 pretzel pins for the antennae

Instructions

  1. Our dough is in the form of two rectangles. Roll out the dough layers one by one in the same direction to form a rectangle measuring 20 x 15 inches. Sprinkle them with sugar, cinnamon, and brown sugar.
  2. Visually divide the dough layer in half. Roll both long edges toward the center, making rolls so they meet in the middle. The width of one roll should be wider so the pastry resembles a butterfly.
  3. Then fold the dough in half, as if closing a book. Using a sharp knife, cut into 6 equal pieces. Shape the second layer into shapes in the same way.
  4. Make slits, but not quite all the way through, and gently open the “wings” with your fingers. Press the center with a skewer. During baking, the dough will rise and form beautiful golden butterflies with crispy caramelized layers.
  5. Brush each cookie with beaten egg and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. We baked 6 cookies on 2 baking sheets, each with 6. Keep in mind that the butterflies will expand during baking. Bake the butterfly palmiers in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 20-25 minutes, until golden, crisp, and caramelized around the edges. Insert pretzel tips and attach sprinkles with a dab of honey.
  6. Butterfly palmiers are best served slightly warm with coffee, tea, lemonade, or berry iced tea. Enjoy!

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