Description
These Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the flavors of a classic pop tart with the texture of a cookie. The buttery cookie base is filled with a sweet brown sugar mixture and topped with a cinnamon glaze, making them perfect for any sweet tooth.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 3/4 cups cake flour
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Brown Sugar Filling
- 5 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 Tablespoon cake flour
Brown Sugar Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2 1/2 Tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Dough: Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Mix in eggs and vanilla. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet until fully combined.
- Make the Brown Sugar Filling: Combine softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour until a paste forms.
- Assemble the Cookies: Roll out dough, spread brown sugar filling, fold dough over filling, and cut into rectangles. Bake until golden.
- Prepare the Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, cinnamon, melted butter, and milk. Drizzle over cooled cookies.
Notes
- For a twist, add diced fruit or nuts to the brown sugar filling.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg