Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies
Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies bring together the best of two worlds: the nostalgic flavor of Pop-Tarts and the comforting texture of homemade cookies. With a buttery cookie base, a gooey brown sugar cinnamon filling, and a sweet glaze on top, these cookies are a crowd-pleaser.Easy to make and perfect for dessert or gifting, they’ll quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the Filling:
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk adjust as needed for consistency
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: Sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
Make the Dough
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Prepare the Filling
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, and cornstarch. This creates a rich, gooey filling that stays in place while baking.
Assemble the Cookies
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about ¼-inch thickness.
- Use a round cookie cutter (about 3 inches in diameter) to cut out circles of dough.
- Place a teaspoon of the brown sugar cinnamon filling in the center of half the circles. Top each with another circle of dough and gently seal the edges by pressing with a fork.
Bake to Perfection
- Arrange the cookies on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between them.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Add the Glaze
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies. If desired, sprinkle with colorful sprinkles for a fun, Pop-Tart-inspired touch.