Description
Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies bring nostalgic breakfast memories right into a delightful cookie format that sparks pure childhood joy. Crisp pastry edges meet sweet brown sugar filling, creating a playful treat perfect for dunking with friends and sharing warm memories.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200g) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Filling and Glaze:
- ½ cup (100g) brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whisk 2 ½ cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt in a medium bowl until your dry ingredients are evenly combined.
- Cream 1 cup softened butter, 1 cup brown sugar, and ½ cup granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture looks light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Mix 2 large eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract into the butter mixture until completely incorporated, scraping down your mixing bowl’s sides.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing at low speed until a smooth, cohesive dough forms without overmixing.
- Blend ½ cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon flour in a separate small bowl for the filling.
- Scoop 2 tablespoons of cookie dough and flatten it into a small disc on your work surface.
- Place ½ teaspoon of cinnamon-sugar filling directly in the center of the flattened dough.
- Roll a second 2-tablespoon portion of dough and gently press it over the filling to cover completely.
- Seal the edges and roll the filled dough into a smooth ball, ensuring no filling leaks out.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange stuffed cookie balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes at 350°F until cookie edges turn golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Whisk 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract until your glaze reaches a smooth, drizzling consistency.
- Once cookies are completely cool, decoratively drizzle glaze across the tops.
- Allow glaze to set for 15-20 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before assembling to prevent spreading and help cookies hold their shape.
- Measure filling precisely to avoid leaks, using a small measuring spoon for consistent results.
- Experiment with alternative sugars like coconut or maple sugar for different flavor profiles.
- For gluten-free version, swap wheat flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free blend that contains xanthan gum.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg