Don't Throw Out That Extra Thanksgiving Pie Crust, Turn It Into A Next

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Don't Throw Out That Extra Thanksgiving Pie Crust, Turn It Into A Next-Day Dessert Instead By Ashley M. Jacobs Nov. 3, 2025 5:20 pm EST

Thanksgiving is the pie holiday, and you'll probably have leftover dough. Don't throw it away or shove a balled-up lump in the back of your freezer — save it for the next day and make palmiers. Yes, I know — you cooked and baked for days already and the last thing you want is more dishes. What you do want, however, is a fancy-looking dessert that's easy, quick, and mess-free. Also known as elephant ears, palmiers are those beautiful, curled, airy, sugary pastries that look like something you'd buy in a bakery — and they're simple to make.

Pour sugar on a clean, flat surface. Roll out your pie dough into a square about ⅛-inch thick