Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies: A Delicious Twist on a Classic Treat
Bring a delightful twist to a childhood favorite with these Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies. Bursting with a gooey brown sugar filling and wrapped in a flaky, buttery crust, these cookies are sure to evoke sweet memories while satisfying your cravings. Perfect for baking with kids or impressing guests at family gatherings, this easy-to-follow recipe allows you to customize flavors and fillings to suit everyone’s tastes. Whether you enjoy them fresh from the oven or as part of a cozy afternoon snack, these cookies are a fun and indulgent treat that everyone will adore!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 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 brown sugar, packed
- 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
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures until just mixed; chill dough for one hour.
- Prepare filling by mixing brown sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Roll out chilled dough to ¼ inch thick; cut into rectangles.
- Fill half of the rectangles with the brown sugar mixture; top with another rectangle and seal edges.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden. Cool on racks before icing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg