Description
These Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies are a delightful sweet treat that combines the nostalgic flavors of brown sugar and vanilla in a soft, buttery cookie. Easy to make and perfect for baking at home, these cookies are topped with a light dusting of icing sugar, adding the perfect touch of sweetness and charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 1/2 cup icing sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare it for baking the cookies evenly.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use a mixer or spoon to cream together the brown sugar and softened butter until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy, ensuring a good base for your dough.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture, mixing thoroughly to combine all wet ingredients.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and seasoning.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, blending gently to form a cohesive cookie dough without overworking it.
- Shape Cookies: Using a tablespoon, scoop portions of dough and place them onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them adequately to allow for slight spreading.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden color.
- Cool and Decorate: Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack. Once cool, drizzle or dust them with icing sugar for a sweet finishing touch.
Notes
- For softer cookies, do not overbake; remove when edges are lightly golden.
- You can substitute brown sugar with light molasses for a richer flavor.
- Make sure butter is softened but not melted for best texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to 5 days.
- For decorative icing, mix a little milk with icing sugar to create a glaze instead of dusting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: brown sugar cookies, pop tart cookies, easy cookies, homemade cookies, sweet treats, vanilla cookies, baking at home
