Coconut Palmier Hearts

On a previous post, I mentioned that I made these coconut palmiers for a family get-together and they absolutely loved it. Well, I'm finally sharing the quick and easy recipe with you.  And I'm also going to show you how to make them into these cute little hearts.  They're just perfect for Valentine's Day!

Coconut Palmier Hearts
Makes about 32 cookies
Allergy note: contains wheat
a package of ready-made puff pastry dough (found in the frozen food section in most supermarkets)
granulated sugar
sweetened flaked coconut



Let the puff pastry thaw at room temperature. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.



Take one sheet of puff pastry and unfold it. Generously sprinkle it with granulated sugar.



Then generously sprinkle it with flaked coconut.



Tightly roll each side of the puff pastry toward the center. Press the two sides together then sprinkle the log of puff pastry with sugar. Repeat the process with the second sheet of puff pastry.



Using a sharp knife, slice the log into 16 pieces, about 1/4 inches thick. Transfer onto prepared baking sheet and space them 2 inches apart.



Pinch together about 1/2 inch of dough, right below where the two rolls meet. Bake for 5 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.



Remove from the oven and, using an off-set spatula, carefully flip the cookies.  Return to the oven and bake for another 5 minutes.



Carefully transfer onto a cooling rack. Let the palmiers completely cool before serving.



Here's a few serving suggestions for Valentine's Day:

1. Drizzle them with melted chocolate and enjoy them with some coffee.

2. Serve it to accompany a scoop of ice cream.

3. Make a napoleon; spread or pipe some pastry cream in between two palmier hearts and spread some icing on top. (for an egg-free alternative, you can use instant vanilla pudding, you can use coconut milk to make it dairy free)

Have a great Valentine's Day!