Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies, where the nostalgia of classic pop tarts meets the comforting softness of homemade cookies. These treats feature a gooey cinnamon filling enveloped in a sweet cookie dough, then topped with an irresistible cinnamon glaze. Ideal for sharing during holiday gatherings or savoring during cozy family nights, this simple recipe is perfect for bakers of all skill levels. With just a few ingredients and easy steps, you can create these soft-baked delights that are sure to impress everyone!
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
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, cream together room temperature butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together cake flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until combined. Chill dough for 1 hour.
- Prepare the filling by mixing softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cake flour until smooth.
- Roll chilled dough into balls, create a well in one half for the filling, seal with another half, and gently roll to shape.
- Bake cookies for 11–13 minutes until lightly golden. Cool before icing with a mixture of powdered sugar, melted butter, milk, and cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg