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Elephant Ear Cookies

Cinnamon Pecan Elephant Ears are simple to make using frozen puff pastry. The combination of cinnamon, pecans, and sugar make these a wonderful treat any time!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time16 minutes
Total Time26 minutes
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cookies, elephant ears, puff pastry
Servings: 18
Calories: 30kcal
Author: Tara Noland

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. 250 gm. frozen puff pastry, defrosted
  • 1/2 cup pecans
  • 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. white sugar
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425F. In a food processor whirl the pecans, sugars and cinnamon together and set aside. Roll out the puff pastry to a rectangle of about 14x20".
  • Sprinkle with the nut mixture to the ends. Roll the long side stopping in the center and roll the other side to meet it. Cut into 1/4-1/2" slices.
  • Place slices on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 6-8 minutes, turn over and bake the other side for the same time, 6-8 minutes or until golden brown. Place on a cookie rack to cool.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 30kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 2mg | Sugar: 1g