You may know these delicately crispy pastries as Elephant Ear Cookies, but in France, where they originated, they are known as palmiers or "palm trees."  Moroccans, of course, refer to them by their French name. They're widely available in Moroccan bakeries but they're extra delicious when baked at home.

Palmiers are quite easy to make using just sugar, a pinch of salt and puff pastry dough (pate feuilletee). Vanilla and cinnamon are optional. While supermarket varieties of puff pastry are quite good in the United States, in Morocco they're best avoided. Instead, buy the pate feuilletee from a reputable bakery or make your own homemade puff pastry dough.

Be sure to thaw frozen dough before using. If you're feeling adventurous, also try making your own Mille-Feuille (Napoleons), another French pastry which is quite popular in Morocco.

See Also

Stuffed Croissants Recipe - Croissants with Merguez Sausage

Puff Pastry Strata with Cheese, Veggies and Smoked Turkey

Chaussons with Kefta and Curry - Savory Puff Pastry Turnovers