Crescent Roll Dough Palmiers Recipe

Indulge in these irresistible Crescent Roll Dough Palmiers – a delightful twist on classic elephant ears! This easy recipe uses store-bought crescent roll dough for a surprisingly light and lemony treat, perfect for unexpected guests or a quick dessert. These bite-sized pastries are flaky, buttery, and unbelievably easy to make, ready in under 30 minutes from start to finish. Get ready to impress!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 21 mins
Calories 38 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Crescent Roll Dough Palmiers

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How to Make Crescent Roll Dough Palmiers

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon lemon zest. Set aside.
  3. Sprinkle approximately 2 tablespoons granulated sugar onto a clean work surface.
  4. Open one 8 ounce tube of crescent roll dough and separate it into two rectangles.
  5. On the sugared surface, gently roll out each rectangle to an even thickness, approximately 1/8 inch thick.
  6. Lightly brush both rectangles with 1 large egg (or 1 egg white, if preferred).
  7. Evenly sprinkle the sugar-lemon zest mixture over both rectangles.
  8. Taking one rectangle, tightly roll up the longest left and right sides towards the center, meeting in the middle.
  9. Using a sharp knife, slice the roll into 1/2-inch thick pieces.
  10. Place the sliced pieces cut-side down onto a greased baking sheet, arranging them to resemble bowties.
  11. Lightly sprinkle the palmiers with remaining granulated sugar.
  12. Bake for 8-11 minutes, or until golden brown.
  13. Let cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

0g

Carbs

2g