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These gorgeous palmier cookies only require 3 ingredients and the easiest Christmas cookies you will make!

side shot of Nutella Hazelnut Palmiers on cutting board

I surprised my kids a couple of days ago by picking them up from school and instead of bringing them home taking them out for some hot cocoa and a tour of Christmas lights.

When I triumphantly announced my plan to them my son looked at me with a sour face and mumbled, “But I want to go home and play xbox.” It was obvious more Christmas spirit was needed.

Moods quickly changed when the first sight of glittery lights appeared and everyone forgot what the argument was about.

top down of Nutella and Hazelnut Palmiers

 

Then we walked into a French bakery with all its Christmas aromas and a gorgeous display of treats, the names of which were nearly impossible to pronounce even with a University French minor in my pocket. It was also the place where my children demonstrated their refined taste and ordered a giant chocolate cookie.

My eyes, however, were drawn to beautifully wrapped Palmiers. “What a gorgeous Christmas present they would make!” I thought to myself and then I remembered a leftover puff pastry in my fridge.

I came home, made dinner and then made these nutella and hazelnut palmiers. Easy enough to do because they only require 3 ingredients and 15 minutes of hands-on time. 

close up of Nutella Hazelnut Palmiers

 

How do you make Palmier cookies?

All you need is a sheet of pre-made puff pastry. All butter pastry is the best choice here. A jar of Nutella and a handful of chopped hazelnuts.

  • Spread the nutella and hazelnuts over the puff pastry.
  • Roll it up from the opposite ends until they meet in the middle.
  • Slice them into individual cookie and bake!

Then you can either eat them and sip on your coffee served in tiny cups while imagining yourself in beautiful Paris.  Or you can give them as Christmas gifts!

They are light, crispy and, did I mention, filled with Nutella!!

More Christmas treats:

Nutella and Hazelnut Palmiers

Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Servings: 15
These gorgeous palmier cookies only require 3 ingredients and the easiest Christmas cookies you will make! Makes 30 cookies
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Ingredients 

  • Puff pastry, pre-made- 1 sheets/320gr
  • Nutella- 4-5 tbsp.
  • Hazelnuts, finely chopped- 1/3 cup
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions 

  • Put your sheet of puff pastry on a parchment lined cookie sheet.
  • Spread nutella on your puff pastry sheet with a spatula in a thin layer.
  • Sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts all over.
  • Start rolling tightly from one side and reach the centre, repeat the same on the other side until you reach the centre. If you roll from a long side you will have mini palmiers like I did but if you roll from a short side you will end up with large palmiers.
  • Cover it with a plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 425F/220C.
  • Take your roll out of the fridge and slice into 1/2" thickness.
  • Place palmiers 2" apart on a cookie sheet and bake for 15 minutes until golden.
  • Cool on a wire rack, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Julia from Vikalinka

About Me

Julia Frey is a London based recipe developer and photographer. Julia founded Vikalinka in 2012 with the main mission to provide her readers with delicious and accessible everyday recipes, which could be enjoyed by everyone.

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12 Comments

  1. Tricia says:

    Can I refrigerate these longer than 30 minutes? If so, do I need to allow them any time before putting them in the oven? Thank you!

    1. Julia Frey (Vikalinka) says:

      Yes you can and they can go straight to the oven, no need to wait, Tricia.

  2. Kayla says:

    How can these be stores? And how long do they usually last?

    1. vikalinka says:

      Hi Kayla, they should be stored in an air-tight container and preferably finished within a week.

  3. Corina says:

    These look incredible – I can’t believe they just have 4 ingredients!

  4. Sarah says:

    YUM! I love palmiers and the fact that they take about 2 minutes to make, makes them all the better. I just made a batch with cardamom and orange zest, but I think a nutella version will have to be in my future!

  5. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says:

    I love palmiers! With Nutella and hazelnut, these would be a definite favorite :).

    1. vikalinka says:

      Everything tastes better with Nutella, right!