Palmier cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 sheet of store-bought puff pastry, thawed if frozen
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven:

   • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.

2. Prepare the puff pastry:

   • On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheet into a rectangle, about 1/8 inch thick.

3. Add vanilla sugar:

   • In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and vanilla extract. Mix well until the vanilla is evenly distributed throughout the sugar.
   • Sprinkle half of the vanilla sugar evenly over the rolled-out puff pastry sheet, pressing it lightly into the pastry with your hands or a rolling pin.

4. Fold the pastry:

   • Starting from one long edge of the rectangle, tightly roll the pastry toward the center, stopping halfway.
   • Repeat the rolling process from the opposite long edge, so both rolls meet in the center.
   • Press the two rolls together gently to seal.

5. Slice the cookies:

   • Using a sharp knife, slice the rolled pastry crosswise into 1/2-inch thick slices.

6. Coat with sugar:

   • Dip each slice into the remaining vanilla sugar, coating both sides generously.

7. Bake the cookies:

   • Place the coated palmier cookies on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between them to expand.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown and crispy.

8. Cool and serve:

   • Remove the baked palmier cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes.
   • Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Enjoy these delightful palmier cookies with vanilla as a sweet treat with your favorite hot beverage or as a crunchy snack on their own!