Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies: A Delicious Twist on a Classic Treat
Indulge in the nostalgic delight of Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies: A Delicious Twist on a Classic Treat. These charming cookies are perfect for any occasion, from busy weeknights to festive gatherings. With a tender cookie dough enveloping a warm filling of brown sugar and cinnamon, every bite is a cozy reminder of childhood favorites. Topped with simple icing and colorful sprinkles, these cookies not only taste amazing but also look delightful on any dessert table. Easy to prepare and fun to decorate, they’re sure to become a family favorite that you’ll want to make again and again!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup brown sugar (for filling)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon milk (for brushing)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for icing)
- Sprinkles (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract; mix well.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
- Chill dough in two disks for at least 1 hour.
- Prepare filling by mixing brown sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and roll out chilled dough to ¼ inch thick.
- Cut into rectangles; fill with brown sugar mixture and seal edges.
- Brush with milk and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg