Description
Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies combine the nostalgic flavors of a classic pop tart with the soft, chewy texture of a cookie. Filled with a cinnamon brown sugar mixture and topped with a sweet glaze, these cookies are a delightful treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Filling
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- Sprinkles (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
- Prepare Filling: In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon together and set aside.
- Divide and Roll Dough: Split the dough into two equal portions. On a floured surface, roll out each portion to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut Dough into Rectangles: Cut the rolled dough into 3×4 inch rectangles. Repeat for the second portion of dough.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Assemble Cookies: Place a tablespoon of the cinnamon brown sugar filling in the center of one dough rectangle, then cover with another rectangle, sealing the edges securely to enclose the filling.
- Repeat Assembly: Continue assembling all cookies in this manner until all dough and filling are used.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes or until they are lightly golden around the edges. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare Icing and Decorate: Mix the powdered sugar with 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cookies and optionally top with sprinkles before the icing sets.
Notes
- For best sealing of edges, gently press with a fork or your fingers to prevent filling from leaking during baking.
- Adjust milk quantity in the icing to achieve desired drizzle consistency.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- These cookies can be frozen before baking; thaw and bake as directed.
- Optional: substitute brown sugar in the filling with coconut sugar for a slightly different flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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