Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies Recipe
Delicious Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies that are a delightful twist on a classic snack, with a buttery dough filled with a brown sugar-cinnamon mixture and topped with a sweet cinnamon glaze.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 58 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 3/4 cups cake flour
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
For the Brown Sugar Filling:
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp cake flour
For the Cinnamon Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- 2 1/2 tbsp milk
- Prepare the Dough: In a stand mixer, beat butter and sugars until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla, then mix in dry ingredients. Chill the dough.
- Make the Filling: Combine butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour until smooth.
- Assemble the Cookies: Flatten dough, add filling, seal edges, and form into balls. Place on baking sheets.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake at 350°F for 11-13 minutes until set and golden. Cool on a rack.
- Add the Cinnamon Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, cinnamon, melted butter, and milk. Glaze cooled cookies.
Notes
- These cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- You can customize the filling with jam or Nutella for different flavor variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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