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Orejas (Sweet Puffy Palmiers)

Eunice Huerta
Puff pastry sweetened with sugar, baked until the sugar has caramelized, and is light and fluffy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg optional

Instructions
 

  • Thaw the puff pastry sheet for 40-45 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Combine sugar and spices. Set aside.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread about ¼ cup of the cinnamon-sugar mixture on it, roughly in the shape of the puff pastry.
  • Transfer the defrosted puff pastry to the baking sheet on top of the sugar mixture. Spread the remaining ¼ cup of sugar mixture liberally over the top of the puff pastry.
  • Use a rolling pin to gently roll out the puff pastry both horizontally and vertically, which will cement the sugar into the pastry.
  • Remove parchment paper. Fold the puff pastry inward from the edges to meet in the middle. Then fold again, in half. With a sharp knife, cut half-inch slices and transfer them to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 6-7 minutes on one side and flip for another 4-5 minutes
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool on a cooling rack. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
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