Quick Elephant Ears
Whip up a batch of irresistibly crispy and sweet Quick Elephant Ears in just 30 minutes with this effortless recipe! Made with convenient store-bought puff pastry, these flaky delights are brushed with buttery goodness and dusted with a fragrant cinnamon-sugar blend for a perfectly caramelized crunch. With minimal prep and baking time, these golden treats are perfect for last-minute entertaining or a quick snack to satisfy your sweet tooth. Featuring a fun double-scroll shape that bakes to perfection, these homemade elephant ears are sure to impress with their bakery-quality taste and texture. Serve them warm or at room temperature for a decadent yet simple dessert that's bound to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Ingredients
- 2 sheets store-bought puff pastry sheets
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for dusting)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2
Lightly dust a clean surface with all-purpose flour. Roll out the puff pastry sheets until they are slightly thinner and more even.
Step 3
In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon together.
Step 4
Brush one side of a puff pastry sheet with melted butter, then evenly sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the buttered surface.
Step 5
Mark the center of the puff pastry visually. Starting from each of the shortest edges, roll the edges inward tightly until they meet in the middle. You will have a double-scroll shape.
Step 6
Slice the rolled puff pastry log into 1/2-inch thick pieces and gently press each piece down to slightly flatten. Repeat the same process with the second puff pastry sheet.
Step 7
Place the prepared slices on the lined baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each piece so they don't stick together during baking.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the elephant ears are golden brown and crispy.
Step 9
Remove from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 10
Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your quick and delicious elephant ears!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 246 grams (246.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1197 |
| Total Fat 59.30g | 76% |
| Saturated Fat 29.80g | 149% |
| Cholesterol 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium 403mg | 18% |
| Total Carbohydrate 169.10g | 61% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.90g | 14% |
| Total Sugars 101.30g | |
| Protein 8.80g | 18% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 44mg | 3% |
| Iron 3mg | 19% |
| Potassium 113mg | 2% |
Source of Calories