Bake Irresistible Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies at Home!

Bake Irresistible Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies at Home!

Author: Riley Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 24 servings Category: Desserts

Description

These Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies are a nostalgic treat featuring buttery cookies with a sweet cinnamon-brown-sugar filling and a glossy icing.

Ingredients

  • 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 (for dough)
  • 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)
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Instructions

  1. 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. 3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, 1 cup brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
  4. 4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. 5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  6. 6. In a small bowl, mix together the filling ingredients: 1 cup brown sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon until evenly combined.
  7. 7. Divide the dough into two equal portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll each half into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick.
  8. 8. Cut the dough into rectangles (approx. 3×4 inches). Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of half the rectangles, leaving a border around the edges.
  9. 9. Cover each filled rectangle with a matching dough rectangle, press the edges to seal, and crimp with a fork.
  10. 10. Brush the tops of the cookies with 1 tablespoon of milk. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely on a rack.
  11. 11. Prepare icing by whisking together powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of milk until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies and decorate with sprinkles if desired.