Spicy Cheddar Palmiers

1. 1

   In a small bowl stir together chili powder, brown sugar, cayenne, and salt.

2. 2

   On a work surface sprinkled with 2 tablespoons parsley roll out 1 sheet puff pastry into a 12-inch square.

3. 3

   Sprinkle square evenly with half of spice mixture and 3/4 cup Cheddar, pressing cheese gently onto pastry.

4. 4

   Roll up 1 edge to middle of pastry sheet and roll up parallel edge in same manner so that the 2 rolls are touching.

5. 5

   Repeat procedure with remaining parsley, pastry sheet, spice mixture, and Cheddar.

6. 6

   Wrap pastry rolls in plastic wrap and chill 30 minutes.

7. 7

   Pastry rolls may be made 2 weeks ahead and frozen, wrapped well in refrigerator 2 hours before proceeding.

8. 8

   Preheat oven to 375F.

9. 9

   Cut pastry rolls with a sharp knife crosswise into slices just under 1/2 inch thick and arrange 1 inch apart on large baking sheets.

10. 10

    Bake palmiers in batches in middle of oven 20 minutes, or until golden brown, and transfer with a metal spatula to racks to cool.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.