Mark Errington

My mom would make these out of left over pie dough, putting the butter first, then add the Sugar, then add the Cinnamon.

Elephant ears are a delicious, crispy, and sweet pastry that you can easily make at home. Here's a simple recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1 sheet of pie dough pastry (store-bought or homemade)
• Granulated Sugar
• Ground Cinnamon
• Soft Butter

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: 
   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Roll Out the Pastry:
   Lay pie dough on a bake pan, flatten, then spread butter over the pie dough, then sprinkle sugar on top, then sprinkle cinnamon on top. 

3. Bake:
   Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the elephant ears are golden brown and crispy. 

4. Cut:
   Remove from over and cut with a pizza cutter.

5. Cool and Serve:
   Allow the elephant ears to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy them as a sweet snack!

Tips:

• If you prefer extra crispy elephant ears, roll the dough thinner and bake until a deep golden brown.
• You can also add a touch of vanilla extract to the cinnamon sugar for an extra layer of flavor.

These treats are perfect for sharing, and they have a delightful crunch with a sweet cinnamon flavor. Enjoy!