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    French Heart Cookies - Palmiers

    Published by: Adina December 26, 2019 ยท Last modified: February 28, 2025 2 Comments
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    These French heart cookies, or palmiers, are popular French cookies that are among the easiest to make - requiring just three ingredients and under 30 minutes to prepare.

    many palmiers cookies with cinnamon and sugar on the table.

    These French heart cookies are the easiest and fastest cookies you can make. Simply unroll store-bought puff pastry, sprinkle it with sugar and cinnamon, roll it up, and cut it into shapes. Bake the French hearts for about 10 minutes, cool them shortly, and serve them.

    The recipe yields about 25 French heart cookies, which you'll likely devour in less than 10 minutes. I recommend doubling the recipe.

    After last week's Red Wine Beef Stew, French Duck Confit, and Confit Potatoes, I'm sharing an easy French cookie recipe: palmiers, also known as elephant-ear cookies or palm leaves.

    Check out these Walnut Puff Pastry Swirls and the Chocolate Puff Pastry, too.

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    • French Heart Cookies โ€“ Palmiers

    Recipe ingredients

    Puff pastry: I usually use ready-rolled puff pastry. You can find these pastry sheets in the refrigerator section of your supermarket.

    The size of the pastry sheet is totally unimportant. The sheets I use weigh 275 g/ 10 oz/ 275 g and are 16 inches/ 40 cm long. Whether your pastry sheet is smaller or larger is entirely irrelevant. You will roll, fill, cut, and bake the pastry exactly the same way.

    If using frozen puff pastry, defrost it according to the packet's instructions. If pre-rolled, defrost for about 30 minutes until soft but not sticky. If in a block, weigh 10 oz/275 g portions and roll into 16-inch/40 cm rectangles.

    Sugar: I used regular granulated sugar, but you can also use brown sugar.

    Many consider cinnamon optional, and French heart cookies made with only sugar are great. But I do recommend using cinnamon; it brings the palmiers to a whole new level.

    How to make French palmiers?

    Palmiers have an elephant-ear shape or a heart shape. Obtaining that shape is very easy; all you have to do is fold the puff pastry correctly.

    a sheet of puff pastry sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon.

    Step #1: Unroll the pastry and sprinkle evenly with sugar and cinnamon.

    rolling puff pastry from both sides to form a log.

    Step #2: Fold the left side of the pastry inward, towards the center, so that it goes halfway to the middle.

    a puff pastry log rolled from both sides that meet in the middle.

    Step #3: Repeat with the right side of the puff pastry sheet.

    cut french heart cookies from a log of puff pastry before taking them apart.

    Step #4: Use a sharp knife to slice the puff pastry. The slices should be approximately ยพ inches/ 1.5 cm thick; I usually have 24 to 26 French hearts.

    unbaked french heart cookies on the table.

    Step #5: Place the hearts on a baking sheet, leaving some space between them. They will spread a bit during baking.

    french heart cookies cooling on a wire rack.

    Step #6: Bake for 10 minutes or until light golden brown. Let rest for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool.

    Good to know!

    Make savory palmiers: Spread the puff pastry with pesto and roll. Optionally, add grated cheese like Parmesan, Cheddar, or finely chopped Mozzarella.

    Use tapenade with finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Or, spread softened cream cheese, add grated cheese, dried herbs, thin salami, or prosciutto slices, then roll, cut, and bake.

    Try these Puff Pastry Nibbles (with Pesto) or the Puff Pastry Pizza Twists, too.

    Storage

    Store the French hearts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. They may lose a bit of their crispness but will still be delicious.

    Freeze: For longer storage, freeze them for up to 3 months, layering them with parchment paper to prevent sticking.

    french heart cookies with cinnamon and sugar piled on the table.

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    French Heart Cookies โ€“ Palmiers

    These popular French cookies, palmiers, are easy to make with just three ingredients and under 30 minutes.
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    Course: Cookies
    Cuisine: French
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 24 -26 palmiers
    Calories: 70kcal
    Author: Adina

    Equipment

    • Baking sheet
    • Parchment paper
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    Ingredients 

    • 1 sheet puff pastry already rolled (10 oz/ 275 g, 40 cm/ 16 inches/ 40 cm long), Note
    • โ…“ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 430ยฐF/ 220ยฐC. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Unroll the puff pastry on the working surface. Sprinkle evenly with sugar and cinnamon.
      1 sheet puff pastry + โ…“ cup granulated sugar + 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • Fold the left and the right sides of the dough inward so they meet in the center.
    • Cut into ยพ inch/ 1.5 cm thick slices; you will have about 24-26 palmiers.
    • Bake French palmiers: Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-11 minutes or until crispy and golden.
    • Leave to rest on the tray for 2 minutes, transfer to wire racks to cool.

    Notes

    Puff pastry: Sheets of frozen puff pastry can be used instead. Defrost for about 30 minutes before filling and cutting or use according to the packet's instructions.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1palmier cookie | Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 27mg | Sugar: 3g
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    1. marie johson says

      January 01, 2020 at 6:21 pm

      These cookies are super easy to make. thanks for sharing ๐Ÿ™‚

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    2. angiesrecipes says

      December 26, 2019 at 12:50 pm

      They are our favourite! I need to bake a batch for the new year too!

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