Description
These Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies are soft, chewy cookies inspired by the classic toaster pastry. They’re filled with a brown sugar and cinnamon mixture and topped with a sweet glaze, making them the perfect nostalgic treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups (343g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar (for filling)
- 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for filling)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
- In a small bowl, mix together 1/4 cup brown sugar and 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon for the filling.
- Scoop dough into 2-tablespoon balls, flatten slightly, and add a small amount of filling in the center. Fold the dough around the filling and roll into a ball again.
- Place on the baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and centers are still soft.
- Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make the glaze.
- Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies and allow it to set before serving.
Notes
- Don’t overbake—the cookies should be soft in the center.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it’s too sticky to handle.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
