Here’s how to make classic Donkey Ear Cookies at home:
🐴 Donkey Ear Cookies (Palmiers)
🍽️ Makes: About 20 cookies
⏱️ Time: 10 min prep + 25 min baking
🛒 Ingredients:
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1 sheet puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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Optional: cinnamon, vanilla, or finely chopped nuts for extra flavor
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Prep:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Add sugar:
On a clean surface, sprinkle half the sugar evenly.
3. Roll out puff pastry:
Place the puff pastry sheet on top of the sugar. Sprinkle the remaining sugar on top of the puff pastry.
(Optional: mix sugar with cinnamon before sprinkling for cinnamon palmiers.)
4. Roll the dough:
Starting from one long edge, tightly roll the dough toward the center.
Repeat from the other side, rolling it to meet the first roll in the center — like a double scroll.
5. Chill & slice:
Wrap the rolled dough in plastic wrap and chill for 15-30 minutes (this makes slicing easier).
6. Slice:
Unwrap and cut the roll into about 1/4-inch thick slices.
7. Bake:
Place slices cut-side up on the baking sheet, spaced apart.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, then flip each cookie and bake another 8-10 minutes until golden and caramelized.
8. Cool & enjoy:
Let cool on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container.
💡 Tips:
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Use cold puff pastry to keep the layers crisp and flaky.
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For extra crunch, press the sugar into the dough before rolling.
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Try dipping half the baked cookies in melted chocolate for a treat twist!
Want a recipe from scratch for homemade puff pastry or variations with different fillings? I got you!
