Description
Cinnamon Sugar Elephant Ears are crispy, flaky, and irresistibly sweet pastries made from puff pastry dough coated in butter, cinnamon, and sugar. Inspired by fairground treats, these easy homemade pastries puff up beautifully in the oven and make a perfect snack or dessert with a satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix together the sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry into a large rectangle (about 10×12 inches).
- Brush the surface with melted butter, then sprinkle generously with the cinnamon-sugar mixture, pressing it gently into the dough.
- Starting from one long edge, roll the dough tightly toward the center, then repeat from the opposite edge to meet in the middle, forming a heart shape.
- Slice the log into 1/2-inch thick pieces and place them cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and caramelized.
- Cool slightly on a wire rack and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For extra caramelization, sprinkle a little extra sugar on the baking sheet before placing the pastries.
- You can use brown sugar for a deeper molasses flavor.
- Drizzle with melted chocolate or glaze for a fancier twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: elephant ears, puff pastry dessert, cinnamon sugar snack, carnival food, easy pastry recipe