Description
Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the flavors of a classic pop tart in cookie form. These cookies feature a buttery dough filled with a sweet brown sugar mixture and topped with a simple icing.
Ingredients
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For the Cookie Dough:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Filling and Icing:
- 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
- Dry Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Prepare Dough: Cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Gradually add dry mixture and mix until combined.
- Chill Dough: Divide dough, shape into disks, wrap, and refrigerate.
- Make Filling: Combine brown sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon.
- Roll Dough: Roll out dough, cut into rectangles.
- Fill and Assemble: Place filling on a rectangle, top with another rectangle, seal edges, and crimp with a fork.
- Bake: Brush with milk, bake at 350°F for 12-15 minutes.
- Ice: Whisk powdered sugar and milk, drizzle over cooled cookies, and add sprinkles.
Notes
- You can customize the filling with jam or preserves for different flavor variations.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- These cookies are great for parties or as a sweet snack with coffee or tea.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies, Pop Tart Cookies, Brown Sugar Cookies, Cookie Recipe
