Cinnamon Heart Cookies

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 450F.

2. 2

   Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

3. 3

   Combine sugar and cinnamon in bowl.

4. 4

   Sprinkle work surface with 1/4 cup sugar mixture.

5. 5

   Open 1 puff pastry sheet, with 3 fold lines parallel to edge of work surface.

6. 6

   Roll with rolling pin 3 times to close any cracks.

7. 7

   Spread 2 Tbs.

8. 8

   sugar mixture on puff pastry.

9. 9

   Roll lightly to press in sugar mixture.

10. 10

    Flip, and repeat to coat second side.

11. 11

    Fold short ends to first fold line.

12. 12

    Fold again so 2 folds meet at middle of dough.

13. 13

    Fold 1 half over other to make log.

14. 14

    Cut into 15 slices.

15. 15

    Dip cut sides in remaining sugar on work surface, and place on prepared baking sheet, cut-side up.

16. 16

    Repeat with remaining puff pastry and sugar mixture.

17. 17

    Bake 6 minutes, or until sugar begins to caramelize on bottoms.

18. 18

    Flip with spatula, and bake 3 to 5 minutes more, or until caramelized on both sides.

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    Cool on wire rack.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.