Schweineöhrchen Also Known As:   Palmiers Schweineöhrchen are cookies made from puff pastry. Schweineöhrchen are made by layering 4 to 5 sheets of puff pastry on top of each other and then rolled out to a rectangular shape. Each side of the dough (long side) is rolled up to the center - the two sides meet in the center. The dough is then sliced into thin cookies - the design of which resembles an ear or heart. When these cookies are baked, they spread outward (rather than rise upward).         Photo: © Birgit Reitz-Hofmann - Fotolia.com      Region Throughout Germany  Main Ingredients Puff pastry and sugar. Some varieties are dusted with powdered sugar or decorated with glaze and/or chocolate. Characteristics Crispy; not too sweet Serving Suggestions Schweineöhrchen go well with a nice cup of coffee or tea. Recipes Schweineöhrchen  (Palmiers)