These vegan cinnamon palmiers are easy to make and smell heavenly. Flaky puff pastry is sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar and then baked to crispy sweet perfection.
If cinnamon isn't your jam then try these vegan raspberry palmiers instead.
Thought to have originated in France, the word Palmier translates to palm tree. They are sometimes also called elephant's ear or couer de France (heart of France), but many cultures have a similar pastry that go by different names.
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Ingredient Notes
- puff pastry - many available frozen puff pastry sheets are vegan or you can make this homemade vegan puff pastry.
- cinnamon
- sugar
Step By Step Instructions
If using frozen puff pastry, let it thaw per the package directions. Then roll out to a 12" x 8" rectangle on a sheet of parchment paper.
Then sprinkle a thin layer of sugar over the pastry.
Then sprinkle all over with cinnamon.
Start rolling the pastry towards the center stopping at the halfway point.
Then start rolling from the other side until they meet in the middle.
Wrap the rolled up pastry in the parchment and place in the freezer for 10-15 minutes. This will make it easier to cut.
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees
Then remove from the roll from the freezer and cut into ¼" pieces.
Place the parchment paper and cut pastries on a baking sheet and sprinkle with additional sugar. Bake for 15-18 minutes.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring a cooling rack.
Frequently Asked Questions
Many puff pastry brands are in fact vegan. Check the label, but Pepperidge Farm and other brands use oil instead of butter.
Definitely. Try chocolate with hazelnuts or vegan cream cheese and strawberry jam. Get creative with it or keep it simple.
Storing and Freezing
These vegan cinnamon palmiers keep well in an airtight container on the counter for a few days.
I have not attempted to freeze these.
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Vegan Cinnamon Palmiers
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 15 cookies 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
These vegan cinnamon palmiers are easy to make and smell heavenly. Flaky puff pastry is sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar and then baked to crispy sweet perfection.
Ingredients
- puff pastry sheet
- 2 Tbs sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Thaw: puff pastry according to package directions and then roll out into a 12" x 8" rectangle on a sheet of parchment paper.
- Filling: Sprinkle with sugar in an even layer all over. Then sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Roll: Start rolling the dough from one long side towards the middle and then stop and roll from the opposite side until they rolls meet in the middle.
- Freeze: Wrap the parchment around the pastry roll and put into the freezer for 10-15 minutes.
- Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Remove from the freezer and cut into ¼" slices. Place these on a parchment lines baking sheet and sprinkle each cookie with a bit more sugar.
- Bake: for 15-18 minutes until they start to turn golden. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 198
Keywords: vegan, cookies, french pastry, dairy-free, dessert, puff pastry, cinnamon, sugar
Andra says
So delicious and so easy to make! Love this 😀
★★★★★