Bar Nut Palmiers

Directions

1. 1
   Special equipment: food processor
2. 2
   Lay pastry sheets flat on a clean work surface and lightly brush tops with olive oil.
3. 3
   In a food processor blend nuts, sugar, cayenne pepper, salt, lime zest and juice and rosemary.
4. 4
   Evenly spread this mixture over the pastry sheets.
5. 5
   Starting from each end roll the pastry towards the center creating 2 spirals that touch in the center.
6. 6
   Repeat with second pastry sheet.
7. 7
   Wrap both in plastic wrap and place in freezer until ready to cook.
8. 8
   (These can be stored in the freezer for weeks.)
9. 9
   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and set the racks in the upper and lower parts of the oven.
10. 10
    Cut the palmiers into 3/4-inch slices and place on 2 parchment lined baking sheets.
11. 11
    Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown, switching pans halfway through.
12. 12
    Remove from oven and let cool a few minutes before removing to racks to cool completely.