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Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop Tart Shortbread

Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop Tart Shortbread

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  • Author: Jake
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12–16 squares
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A creative twist on classic Pop-Tarts, these Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop Tart Shortbread cookies are buttery, crumbly, and filled with a cinnamon sugar swirl, topped with a sweet icing drizzle. Perfect for nostalgic cravings or a fun dessert!


Ingredients

  • For the Shortbread:
    • Unsalted butter, softened
    • Granulated sugar
    • Brown sugar
    • All-purpose flour
    • Salt
  • For the Cinnamon Filling:
    • Brown sugar
    • Ground cinnamon
    • Unsalted butter, melted
  • For the Icing:
    • Powdered sugar
    • Milk
    • Vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  3. Gradually mix in the flour and salt until a dough forms.
  4. Press half the dough into the prepared dish.
  5. For the filling, mix together brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until combined. Spread this mixture evenly over the dough layer.
  6. Crumble the remaining dough over the filling and gently press it down.
  7. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. Allow the shortbread to cool completely before drizzling with icing.
  9. To make the icing, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Drizzle over the cooled shortbread, then slice and serve.

Notes

  • For a softer shortbread, bake closer to 25 minutes.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 square
  • Calories: ~210
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg