Elephant Ear Pastry

close up side view of finished elephant ears on large white plate

5 from 1 vote

Try making this Elephant Ear Pastry also sometimes known as French Palmiers for a quick and easy treat made with just three simple ingredients. Sweet, flaky, and elegant.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: elephant ears

Servings:

Calories: 181kcal

Author: LaKita Anderson

Ingredients

4 tablespoons ground cinnamon
½ cup granulated sugar
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed but still chilled

Instructions

Begin the recipe by preheating the oven to 400 degrees F. and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a small bowl, stir together the 4 tablespoons of ground cinnamon and ½ cup granulated sugar until combined. Set aside.
Next, gently unfold the 1 sheet of puff pastry all the way and sprinkle the top with half of the cinnamon and sugar mixture.
Starting at the longest side, fold both sides of the puff pastry toward the center (closing the tri-fold into a bi-fold) and be sure to leave a space in the middle.
Sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon and sugar mixture on the top and fold the left side over the right side to form a layered rectangle.
Cut the rectangle into about 10 to 12 even slices and place them cut side down onto the prepared parchment-lined baking sheet. Spacing 2 inches apart because these will rise while baking.
Bake until puffy and golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes. Carefully remove them from the oven and allow them to cool for about 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a rack to cool completely. Enjoy!

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