Description
Experience the delightful taste of Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies, a cozy treat that brings the nostalgia of classic pop tarts right into your kitchen. With a gooey cinnamon filling encased in soft, chewy cookies and finished with a sweet cinnamon glaze, these cookies are perfect for any occasion—be it holiday gatherings, birthday parties, or just a special snack at home. Their easy-to-follow recipe makes them accessible for bakers of all levels, while the option to customize with your favorite toppings adds a fun twist. Indulge in these warm, comforting cookies that are sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Cream together room temperature butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk cake flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients until combined.
- Chill the dough for at least one hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare the filling by mixing softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cake flour until smooth.
- Form cookie dough balls; place filling in the center and seal tightly.
- Bake for 11–13 minutes until golden around edges; cool on wire rack.
- Prepare icing by whisking powdered sugar with cinnamon and milk; drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg