Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies, a scrumptious twist on a beloved classic. These homemade cookies are filled with a rich brown sugar and cinnamon mixture, perfectly baked until golden brown, and finished with a simple icing. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or craving something sweet, these cookies are sure to impress family and friends alike. Easy to make and fun to decorate, they offer endless possibilities for customization. Enjoy them warm with a glass of milk, as a dessert with ice cream, or simply as an afternoon treat.
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 brown sugar, packed
- 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
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy; add eggs and vanilla.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Chill dough for at least 1 hour before rolling out into rectangles.
- Prepare filling by mixing brown sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon.
- Assemble cookies by placing filling between dough rectangles; crimp edges with a fork.
- Brush tops with milk and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg