Description
Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies are a delightful treat that combines childhood nostalgia with a gourmet twist. These cookies feature a soft, thick texture and a gooey cinnamon filling reminiscent of classic pop tarts. Topped with a sweet cinnamon glaze, they make an irresistible addition to any dessert table, perfect for holidays, gatherings, or cozy nights in. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or simply indulging yourself, these cookies will leave a lasting impression.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3 3/4 cups cake flour
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (for the filling)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, cream unsalted butter with granulated and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together cake flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Chill the dough for one hour in the refrigerator.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets.
- Prepare the filling by combining softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cake flour until smooth.
- Form the cookies by placing filling between two halves of cookie dough and sealing them.
- Bake for 11–13 minutes until lightly golden and cool on racks before icing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg