Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies, a charming twist on a nostalgic favorite. These homemade cookies feature a luscious filling of brown sugar and cinnamon, encased in a perfectly baked, golden dough. Topped with a simple icing, they are ideal for any occasion—whether you’re hosting a family gathering or celebrating with friends. Each bite offers a comforting blend of flavors and textures that will satisfy your sweet cravings. Easy to make and fun for the whole family to decorate, these cookies promise to become a new favorite treat!
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 packed brown sugar (plus 1 cup for filling)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for filling)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for filling)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for brushing)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for icing)
- Sprinkles (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually combine wet and dry mixtures until just blended. Chill dough for at least one hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out chilled dough and cut into rectangles.
- Fill half of the rectangles with brown sugar filling, seal with another rectangle, crimp edges.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden. Cool on wire racks before icing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (50g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg