Description
Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies are a playful hybrid of soft, buttery cookies and the iconic pop‑tart shape, filled with a fragrant cinnamon brown‑sugar mixture and finished with a smooth vanilla glaze. This recipe yields twelve bite‑size sandwiches that are crisp on the edges, chewy inside, and perfect for after‑school snacks, holiday gatherings, or a quick sweet fix. The simple ingredient list and straightforward steps make it ideal for bakers of any skill level. Enjoy with milk or coffee, pure j
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for icing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt; gradually combine with wet ingredients.
- Roll dough to 1/8 inch thickness, cut rectangles, and place half on sheet.
- Spoon brown sugar filling onto each rectangle, top with another rectangle, and seal edges.
- Bake 12‑15 minutes until golden brown; cool.
- Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for icing; drizzle over cooled cookies.
Notes
- The dough can be chilled for 15 minutes before rolling to improve shape retention. For a softer interior
- roll dough slightly thicker. Store in an airtight container with a slice of bread to keep cookies moist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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