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    Home » Recipes » Cookies

    Coconut Palmiers

    January 6, 2020 by Chenée Lewis

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    Palmiers, elephant ears, orejas... there are so many names for this type of cookie! But whatever you call it, these coconut palmiers are so delicious and SO easy.

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    And if you like these palmiers, you'll want to check out my Cinnamon Palmiers, my M&M Rice Krispie Treats, and my White Forest Cake!

    Coconut Palmiers - Puff Pastry Cookies

    I first had palmiers a few years ago, and I couldn't wait to try them myself! Even as someone who bakes, I was so impressed with the ease of the recipe and how nice they look once baked!

    That's due mostly to the store-bought puff pastry. Store-bought puff pastry is one ingredient I would recommend having on hand in the freezer all the time. It's so easy to turn it in to quick appetizers, meals, and these delicious coconut palmiers!

    This coconut palmiers recipe calls for THREE INGREDIENTS (okay, four if you add the salt). Most of which you might already have on hand! And best of all, they come out looking elegant and tasting amazing.

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    Did we just teleport to a fancy French pâtisserie?

    I thought of the idea for this recipe when I bought some sweetened flaked coconut for a holiday recipe and ended up not using it. I was trying to figure out how to use all that coconut! And now even though I still have some coconut left over, at least I got these yummy coconut palmiers out of it!

    Palmiers are one of my favorite cookies to make because they're so easy and are always a hit. If you've had palmiers before, you know they can be so delicious, but you may not have known how easy they are! And in this recipe, the coconut adds just enough of a unique flavor to make this version of the classic pastry definitely worth a bake!

    And if you love M&Ms, you need to try my Chocolate Chip M&M Cookies!

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    Coconut Palmiers

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    Classic french cookies coated with turbinado sugar and filled with shredded coconut! With just a few ingredients, these cookies are so easy and so delicious!
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 22 minutes minutes
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine :French
    Servings: 40 cookies
    Calories: 119kcal
    Recipe Source: Chenée Lewis
    Cost: 8

    Equipment you may need

    • rolling pin
    • ¾ sheet baking pan
    • silicone baking mat
    • parchment paper

    Ingredients

    • 2 sheets storebought puff pastry - thawed according to package directions
    • 2 cups (400 g) turbinado sugar - divided
    • 1 cup (85 g) sweetened flaked coconut - divided
    • ⅛ teaspoon (1 ml) salt - optional**

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 425°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Combine the sugar and salt in a bowl.
    • On a clean surface, sprinkle ½ cup of the sugar mixture evenly. Lay first sheet of puff pastry on the sugar mixture, and top evenly with a second ½ cup of sugar mixture.
    • Sprinkle ½ cup of coconut on top of sugar layer, and use a rolling pin to press coconut and sugar into the puff pastry, and to press the puff pastry into the sugar below it.
    • Fold the sides of the puff pastry towards the center so they are halfway to the middle, and then fold both sides again so that they meet at the middle of the dough. Then fold one half over the other like a book.
    • Repeat steps 2-4 with the second puff pastry sheet.
    • Using a sharp knife, slice into ¼ inch pieces and carefully lay on baking sheet 2 inches apart. If you like, gather some of the excess sugar and coconut from the prep surface and sprinkle onto cookies on baking sheet.
    • Bake for 6 minutes or until slightly browned on top. Remove from oven and, using a thin spatula, carefully flip pastry over. Bake for another 5 minutes until golden brown and caramelized. Cool completely before serving.
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    Notes

    *You can also use white granulated sugar, but I find the coarse grain of raw sugar gives these cookies a more crunchy texture.  But they're great either way!
    **The salt is optional, but it helps a lot to bring out that yummy coconut flavor.
    These can be refrigerated or frozen, once cooled, in an airtight container.  You may have to crisp them in the oven at 325 degrees for about 5-10 minutes after thawing.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 cookie | Calories: 119 kcal | Carbohydrates: 17 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 5 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g | Sodium: 44 mg | Potassium: 18 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 11 g | Vitamin A: 1 IU | Vitamin C: 1 mg | Calcium: 3 mg | Iron: 1 mg
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    Looking for other awesome cookie ideas? Check out my other cookie recipes more fun, easy cookie ideas!

    Last Updated on March 22, 2025 by Chenée Lewis

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    1. Jacque Hastert says

      November 05, 2020 at 7:47 pm

      5 stars
      Can't wait to give these a try very soon! They look amazing and the perfect addition to my holiday cookie platters.

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis says

        November 18, 2020 at 6:20 am

        They would be SO awesome on a cookie platter!

        Reply
    2. Jessica Formicola says

      November 05, 2020 at 7:29 pm

      5 stars
      My family looooooves coconut, so we will definitely be making these cookies sometime soon!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis says

        November 18, 2020 at 6:20 am

        Wonderful! If they love coconut they'll love these!

        Reply
    3. Andrea Metlika says

      November 05, 2020 at 7:21 pm

      5 stars
      These are going to be a big hit with my coconut loving family!

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      • Chenée Lewis says

        November 10, 2020 at 3:36 am

        Awesome! let me know how they turn out for you!

        Reply
    4. Lauren Vavala says

      November 05, 2020 at 7:12 pm

      5 stars
      Ok this recipe is absolute perfection! I enjoy pretty much anything made with puff pastry, but coconut is another one of my favorite flavors. So easy and so delicious!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis says

        November 10, 2020 at 3:36 am

        I love puff pastry in everything too!!

        Reply
    5. Tara says

      November 05, 2020 at 6:59 pm

      5 stars
      Such gorgeous palmiers! I absolutely love the addition of the coconut and they come together so easily too. Yum!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis says

        November 12, 2020 at 12:54 am

        Thank you! I'm glad you enjoy them!

        Reply
    6. Maureen Giardina says

      June 24, 2020 at 4:41 am

      Definitely going to try this! Always looking for recipes with coconut! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis says

        June 24, 2020 at 5:22 pm

        You're welcome! I love coconut too!

        Reply

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