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Delicious Flaky Sugar Snails

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A quick and easy homemade sweet pastry featuring flaky puff pastry rolled with a buttery sugar mixture, perfect for a comforting treat or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Optional: 1/4 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
  • Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
  • Optional: honey or maple syrup for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Thaw the puff pastry sheets in the fridge for 30-40 minutes until pliable but still cold.
  2. In a small bowl, mix softened butter, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and sea salt until creamy.
  3. On a lightly floured surface, roll each puff pastry sheet into a 12 x 9 inch rectangle.
  4. Spread half of the butter mixture evenly over one pastry sheet; repeat with the second sheet.
  5. Starting from the long edge, roll each sheet into a tight 12-inch log and pinch the seam to seal.
  6. Slice each log into 12 equal pieces about 1 inch thick to form the sugar snails.
  7. Place the snails cut side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing about 1 inch apart.
  8. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and puffed, checking after 15 minutes to prevent burning.
  9. Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Optionally dust with powdered sugar or drizzle honey before serving.

Notes

Keep everything cool to maintain flakiness. Chill rolled logs before slicing if butter leaks. Use a gentle sawing motion when slicing to avoid squashing. Check oven early to prevent over-browning. Can be made vegan or gluten-free with substitutions.

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