Couldn T Be Easier Elephant Ears Recipe

Crispy, golden-brown elephant ears, ready in under 30 minutes! This incredibly simple recipe, adapted from '500 Best Cookies, Bars & Squares,' uses store-bought puff pastry for unbelievably easy, melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness. Perfect for satisfying a sweet craving or impressing guests with minimal effort.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 22 mins
Calories 104.3 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 4.9 (17 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Couldn T Be Easier Elephant Ears

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How to Make Couldn T Be Easier Elephant Ears

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Generously sprinkle a thick layer of granulated sugar (about 1/2 cup) onto a clean pastry board or work surface.
  3. Carefully unroll one sheet (14.1 oz) of puff pastry onto the sugared surface. Gently roll it into a neat oblong, about 12x18 inches.
  4. Fold one long side of the puff pastry inward, towards the center, like a jelly roll.
  5. Repeat with the other long side, so the two sides meet in the center.
  6. Using a sharp knife, cut the rolled pastry into 1/4-inch thick slices.
  7. Press each slice firmly into the sugar to coat both sides.
  8. Arrange the slices on an ungreased baking sheet, leaving a little space between each.
  9. Bake for 6-8 minutes.
  10. Carefully flip each elephant ear and bake for another 6-8 minutes, or until they are golden brown and puffed up.
  11. Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
  12. **Optional Cinnamon Sugar Topping:**
  13. In a food processor, combine 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans recommended), 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Pulse until finely ground.
  14. Before folding the pastry, sprinkle the mixture evenly over the surface of the puff pastry.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

9g

Carbs

2g