Description
Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies are a delicious twist on classic pop tarts, combining cinnamon, brown sugar, and a crispy exterior for a fun fall treat. These cookies are perfect for baking with the whole family and make a delightful addition to any autumn celebration.
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Filling:
- 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Glaze (Optional):
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Whisk together the flour, salt, and cinnamon. In another bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar, then beat in the egg and vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until a dough forms.
- Roll Out the Dough: Roll the dough to 1/8-inch thickness and cut into 2-inch by 3-inch rectangles.
- Add the Filling: Combine the brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of the mixture in the center of each rectangle. Top with another dough rectangle and seal the edges with a fork.
- Bake the Cookies: Place the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown. Allow to cool.
- Glaze the Cookies: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Drizzle over the cooled cookies.
Notes
- Chill the Dough: If the dough is too soft, chill it in the fridge for 15-30 minutes before rolling out.
- Perfect Edges: Use a fork to crimp the edges of the dough and give it that signature pop tart look.
- Watch the Baking Time: Keep an eye on the cookies to prevent them from becoming too dark.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies, Fall Baking Treats, Cinnamon Cookies, Pop Tart Desserts