Description
Indulge in the nostalgic bliss of Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies, a delightful fusion of classic pop tarts and soft cookies that will take you back to childhood. These irresistible treats feature a gooey cinnamon filling enveloped in a warm, buttery cookie with a sweet glaze drizzled on top. Perfect for any occasion—be it a holiday gathering, a cozy family night, or just a personal indulgence—these cookies are simple to whip up and sure to impress your guests. With their rich flavors and comforting textures, they are bound to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
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
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2. In a stand mixer, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light. Add eggs and vanilla; mix until fluffy.
- 3. In another bowl, whisk dry ingredients together (cake flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, salt). Gradually mix into wet ingredients until combined. Chill dough for one hour.
- 4. Prepare the filling by mixing softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour until smooth.
- 5. Scoop chilled dough and divide each portion in half. Place filling in the center and seal with the other half of the dough.
- 6. Bake cookies for 11–13 minutes until edges are golden. Cool before icing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg