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Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies Recipe

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These Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies combine the nostalgic flavors of classic pop tarts with a soft, chewy cookie texture. Filled with a cinnamon-brown sugar mixture and topped with a smooth icing and optional sprinkles, these homemade treats are perfect for snacking or dessert.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Filling

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon

Icing

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk
  • Sprinkles (optional, for decoration)

Instructions

  1. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract to combine.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, then gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined to form a dough.
  4. Prepare Filling: In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon thoroughly; set aside.
  5. Divide and Roll Dough: Divide the dough into two equal portions. On a floured surface, roll one portion out to about 1/4 inch thickness.
  6. Cut Dough into Rectangles: Cut the rolled dough into 3×4 inch rectangles, then repeat the rolling and cutting with the second portion.
  7. Preheat Oven and Line Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  8. Assemble Cookies: Place one rectangle on the baking sheet, spoon 1 tablespoon of the cinnamon-brown sugar filling onto the center, then cover with another rectangle and seal the edges tightly to enclose the filling.
  9. Repeat Assembling: Continue assembling the rest of the cookies the same way.
  10. Bake: Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes, or until just lightly golden around the edges. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Make Icing and Decorate: Mix powdered sugar with 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk until smooth and drizzle over the cooled cookies. Add sprinkles if desired and allow the icing to set before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming.
  • Do not overmix the dough once dry ingredients are added to keep cookies tender.
  • Sealing the edges well prevents the filling from leaking during baking.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before icing to prevent melting.
  • Sprinkles are optional but add a fun decorative touch.

Keywords: Brown Sugar Cookies, Pop Tart Cookies, Cinnamon Sugar Filling, Iced Cookies, Homemade Cookies

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