Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies: A Delicious Twist on a Classic Treat
Indulge in the delightful nostalgia of Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies: A Delicious Twist on a Classic Treat! These homemade cookies combine the sweetness of brown sugar and cinnamon with a tender, flaky texture, making them perfect for busy weeknights or cozy afternoons at home. The aroma of freshly baked cookies will fill your kitchen, tempting everyone to sneak a taste before they cool.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup brown sugar (for filling)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon milk (for brushing)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for icing)
- Sprinkles (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet mixture until just blended.
- Chill dough for at least one hour.
- Make the filling by mixing brown sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon.
- Roll out chilled dough; cut into rectangles.
- Assemble cookies with filling and seal edges.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes until golden.
- Cool and drizzle with icing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg