Description
These Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic Pop-Tart, combining the familiar sweet brown sugar and cinnamon filling with a chewy, buttery cookie exterior. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet snack, these cookies capture the nostalgic flavor of Pop-Tarts in an irresistible homemade version, topped with a sugary glaze!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cookie Dough:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp milk
For the Brown Sugar Filling:
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Prepare the Cookie Dough:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and milk, and mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Make the Brown Sugar Filling:
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour together.
Assemble the Cookies:
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about ¼ inch thick.
- Cut the dough into 2 ½ x 3-inch rectangles using a knife or cookie cutter.
- Place a teaspoon of the brown sugar filling in the center of half the dough rectangles.
- Top with another rectangle of dough, sealing the edges with a fork to create the “Pop-Tart” look.
Bake the Cookies:
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden on the edges.
- Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack before glazing.
Prepare the Glaze:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and drizzly.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies.
Serve & Enjoy:
- Let the glaze set for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies with a hot cup of coffee or milk!
Notes
- Storage: Keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Custom Fillings: Feel free to experiment with different fillings like jam, chocolate chips, or Nutella!
- Vegan Option: Use plant-based butter and replace the egg with a flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water).
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American