Description
Dive into the most incredible dessert mash-up with these Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies! Enjoy the nostalgic flavor of a warm, gooey brown sugar Pop Tart transformed into a delightful cookie.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Unsalted Butter, cold and cubed
- Granulated Sugar
- Light Brown Sugar
- Egg Yolk
- Vanilla Extract
- Baking Powder
- Salt
- Light Brown Sugar (for filling)
- Ground Cinnamon
- All-Purpose Flour or Cornstarch (for filling)
- Unsalted Butter, melted (for filling)
- Milk or Water (for filling)
- Powdered Sugar (Confectioners' Sugar)
- Milk or Water (for glaze)
- Vanilla Extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Cookie Dough: Cream together the cold, cubed unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until just combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined and a shaggy dough forms. Divide the dough in half, flatten each half into a disc, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- 2. Make the Brown Sugar Cinnamon Filling: In a small bowl, combine the light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and the teaspoon of flour or cornstarch. Pour in the melted unsalted butter and 1 tablespoon of milk or water. Mix well until a thick, spreadable paste forms.
- 3. Assemble the Cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll out one disc of chilled dough to about 1/8 to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out rectangles and transfer half to the baking sheets. Spoon about 1-1.5 teaspoons of the brown sugar filling onto the center of each rectangle, leaving a 1/4-inch border. Place the remaining dough rectangles on top and crimp the edges to seal. Poke a few holes in the top of each cookie.
- 4. Bake the Cookies: Bake for 10-14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 5. Glaze & Decorate: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon of milk or water, and vanilla extract until smooth. Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle or spread the glaze over the tops and let it set for about 15-20 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 mins
- Cook Time: 14 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Chilling the dough is essential for easy handling and preventing spread. Ensure the filling is a thick, spreadable paste to avoid leakage during baking.