Elephant Ears

Yum. If you like sugar and if you like pastries... this is your thing. These really do taste just like Elephant Ears you would get at a bakery, although they are more like baby elephant ears since they are much smaller. I think there is an entire jungle of earless elephants somewhere out there from what I've eaten tonight alone.... they are so good and dangerously easy.

What you need:



Puff pastry
Granulated sugar
Parchment paper

What you do:


1. Sprinkle about 1/4 cup of sugar over your workstation. Roll out the puff pastry to about 10X12 inches. Sprinkle another 1/4 cup of sugar (and spices if using) over the dough.





2. Roll up the left vertical side inward, stopping in the middle of the dough. Roll up the right side of the dough. The two rolls should be meeting at the middle and touching. Press the two sides together gently and let the dough chill in the fridge for at least half an hour. Repeat with any more puff pastry you may have.



3. Starting at one end, cut off pieces of the log, in slices about 1/2 inch in thickness. Lightly sprinkle sugar onto each side. Pinch and press the sides of the two rolls together to ensure that they don't unroll during baking. Place on large parchment lined baking sheets, or a baking sheet lined with a Silpat. They will increase size dramatically, so leave plenty of room between each cookie and only bake a dozen at a time.



4. Set the tray in the middle of the oven. Bake at 400° for about 10-15 minutes or until the sugar has caramelized. Allow them to cool on a rack for 10 minutes. Serve and enjoy.