Description
Indulge in the nostalgia of homemade Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies, a delightful twist on a classic treat. These cookies feature a sweet brown sugar and cinnamon filling encased in a buttery pastry, baked to golden perfection. Topped with simple icing, they are perfect for any occasion—be it family gatherings or cozy nights in. With their easy preparation process and customizable options, these cookies are sure to become a cherished favorite that satisfies your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar (for dough)
- 1 cup brown sugar (for filling)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Optional: Sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream softened butter with both sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet until just mixed; chill dough for at least an hour.
- Prepare the filling by mixing brown sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C); roll out chilled dough and cut into rectangles.
- Fill half of the rectangles with the filling, seal with another rectangle, and crimp edges.
- Brush tops with milk and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Experiment with different fillings like fruit preserves or chocolate for variety. Allow cookies to cool completely before icing to maintain texture.