Description
Light, crispy, and irresistibly sweet, these sugar cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion. With their buttery puff pastry and caramelized cinnamon-sugar coating, they’re easy to make and even easier to enjoy. Whether you’re baking for a party or a quiet moment at home, these cookies are sure to impress!
Ingredients
- 1 sheet (24cm/10-inch square) puff pastry, thawed
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Cinnamon-Sugar Mixture:
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon until evenly blended.
- Sprinkle and Roll the Pastry:
- Lay the thawed puff pastry on a flat surface.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the surface.
- Gently press the sugar into the pastry using a rolling pin.
- Flip and Repeat:
- Flip the pastry over and repeat the process with another 2 tablespoons of the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Fold the Pastry:
- Fold the long edges of the pastry halfway to the center and lightly roll to flatten.
- Fold the edges again so they meet in the middle.
- Sprinkle and Chill:
- Sprinkle half of the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture over the folded pastry and roll lightly.
- Fold the pastry in half to create six layers, then chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
- Preheat and Cut:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Remove the pastry from the fridge and cut it into 1cm strips.
- Coat with Sugar:
- Dip the cut edges of each strip into the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture for extra sweetness.
- Bake to Perfection:
- Arrange the strips on a parchment-lined baking tray, leaving 2 inches of space between them.
- Bake for 14 minutes, or until the sugar begins to caramelize.
- Carefully flip the strips and bake for another 4 minutes, until golden and crispy.
- Cool and Serve:
- Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack lined with parchment paper. Let them cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality, all-butter puff pastry for the best flavor.
- If the pastry becomes too soft, chill it again before cutting to ensure crisp, even layers during baking.
- Freshly ground cinnamon will elevate the flavor of your cookies.
- Keep an eye on the cookies while baking to avoid over-caramelization
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American