Palmier Cookies

Directions

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   Preheat oven to 200c/180c fan assisted/400f/gas mark 6.
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   Make sure the dough doesn't get to warm.
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   Remove from fridge only when ready to cook.
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   If pastry is frozen thoroughly defrost in fridge over night.
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   Mix the cinnamon and sugar well.
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   Then on a flat and clean surface sprinkle some of the sugar mixture, place the pastry over the sugar and roll the dough out slightly with a rolling pin.
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   Sprinkle evenly some of the sugar mixture over the dough.
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   Gently roll the pin over the dough to make as much of the sugar mixture stick as possible to the dough.
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   Brush with the melted butter and sprinkle with a pinch more sugar mixture.
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    Fold two opposite edges evenly about an 2 inches each edge.
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    Roll the pin over the pastry gently just to press the edges down.
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    Then fold in the same edges again evenly, allowing the edges to meet in the middle.
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    Again, gently roll the pin over pastry to press it all down together.
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    Then fold together and chill the dough for 15-30 minutes in the fridge so that the butter becomes firm.
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    Cut the dough into pieces.
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    About a centimeter thick.
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    Dip the sides into the remaining sugar.
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    Shake any excess sugar off and place on a tray lined with a parchment sheet.
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    Place pastry approximately 2 inches apart to give them enough room to expand.
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    I also added a drop of melted butter to each one.
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    Place tray in preheated oven.
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    Bake for 8-12 minutes.
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    Then using a spatula turn and bake for another 2-5 minutes Or until both sides are golden brown.
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    Times will vary across each individual oven used.
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    When done immediately transfer onto a cooling rack and leave to cool.