Description
These Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the flavors of a classic pop tart in cookie form. With a buttery cookie base, sweet brown sugar filling, and a cinnamon glaze, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone.
Ingredients
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Cookies
- 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 tablespoons cake flour
Brown Sugar Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2 1/2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Cookies: Add the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar to the mixer and beat until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla and beat until light. Combine dry ingredients, add to wet mixture, and chill the dough.
- Brown Sugar Filling: Mix all filling ingredients until smooth.
- Assembly: Scoop chilled dough, add filling, seal, and bake.
- Glaze: Whisk all glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled cookies.
Notes
- Butter temperature: Room temp butter is essential for proper cookie texture.
- Chilling the Dough: Do not over-chill the dough.
- Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature or fridge.
- Freezing Options: Freeze baked cookies or cookie dough for future use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 37 g
- Sodium: 272 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 61 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 66 mg
