Palmiers

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. 2
   Combine the sugar, cinnamon, and orange zest in a bowl.
3. 3
   Sprinkle 1/2 the sugar mix on a clean work surface.
4. 4
   Lay the puff pastry on top of the sugar and sprinkle the remaining sugar mix on top of the pastry.
5. 5
   Using a rolling pin, roll the sugar into the dough, and roll the dough into an even rectangle, about 1/8-inch thick.
6. 6
   Working from the short ends of the rectangle, roll up each end of the dough to meet in the middle.
7. 7
   Lay the rolls on top of each other and gently press to secure.
8. 8
   Wrap the dough in plastic and let sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
9. 9
   Cut the dough into slices that are 1/4-inch thick.
10. 10
    Lay the slices on 2 parchment paper or silpat-lined sheet trays and bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes.
11. 11
    Turn the slices over and bake for another 6 to 7 minutes.
12. 12
    When done, the cookies should be golden brown.
13. 13
    Remove from the oven, and cool on a rack before serving.