To prepare a sweet palmiers recipe, you first need to gather your ingredients. You will need the following ingredients: 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup margarine, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Measure out the ingredients and add them to the saucepan. Bring the mixture to boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove the pan from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla.