Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies
Indulge in the delightful nostalgia of childhood with these Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies. Each soft, chewy cookie is filled with a gooey cinnamon center and topped with a sweet cinnamon glaze, making them the perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or enjoying a cozy afternoon snack, these cookies are easy to make and store, allowing you to savor the comforting flavors of classic pop tarts right from your kitchen. With simple steps and readily available ingredients, baking these irresistible cookies will quickly become your new favorite tradition.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 3/4 cups cake flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons cake flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- 2 1/2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a stand mixer or using a hand mixer, beat together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix until fluffy.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together cake flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually combine with the wet mixture until blended. Chill dough for one hour.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
- Prepare Filling: Mix together softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cake flour until smooth.
- Assemble Cookies: Scoop chilled dough into two disks; place filling in between and seal edges securely.
- Bake: Place on prepared sheets two inches apart; bake for approximately 11–13 minutes until lightly golden.
- Glaze: Once cooled slightly, drizzle glaze over cookies and allow to set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: <0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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