Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies Recipe
Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies Recipe is sweet, soft and full of warm cinnamon flavor. These cookies taste like your favorite childhood treat.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Hand mixer or whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Rolling Pin
- Spatula
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- For the Dough:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Filling:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Prepare the Dough
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, beat butter and sugars until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla. Slowly mix in dry ingredients.
Chill the Dough
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap. Place in the fridge for 20 minutes. This helps the dough become firm and easy to roll.
Make the Filling
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon and melted butter. Stir until it forms a thick paste. Set aside.
Roll and Cut the Dough
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll dough on a floured surface. Cut into rectangles or circles. Place half on a lined baking sheet.
Add the Filling
- Spoon a small amount of filling in the center of each cookie base. Leave space around the edges so filling does not spill.
Seal the Cookies
- Place another piece of dough on top. Press edges gently with a fork to seal. This keeps the filling inside during baking.
Bake the Cookies
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes. The edges should turn light golden. Remove from oven and cool on a rack.
Add the Glaze
- Mix powdered sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth. Spread glaze over cooled cookies. Let it set before serving.
Notes
- Chill the dough before rolling.
- Do not overfill the cookies.
- Seal edges well with a fork.
- Let cookies cool before glazing.
- Use fresh cinnamon for strong flavor.