Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies, a whimsical twist on the classic treat that brings joy to any occasion. These soft cookies are filled with a gooey cinnamon mixture and topped with a sweet glaze, capturing the essence of traditional pop tarts while being easy to prepare. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as an everyday snack, these cookies are sure to be a hit with family and friends. With their rich flavor and comforting texture, they will keep everyone coming back for more. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature, and watch as they 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 Tablespoon cake flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- 2 1/2 Tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Prepare the dough by mixing unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together cake flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; combine with the wet ingredients.
- Chill the dough for one hour.
- Make the filling by mixing softened butter, light brown sugar, cinnamon, and cake flour until smooth.
- Assemble cookies by wrapping the dough around balls of filling.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 11–13 minutes until golden.
- Prepare icing by mixing powdered sugar, cinnamon, melted butter, and milk; drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg