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Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies

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  • Author: Amy
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (including chilling time)
  • Yield: 18 cookies
  • Category: Dessert, Cookie
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies are a cinnamon lover’s dream come true! These soft, cake-like cookies are filled with a gooey brown sugar-cinnamon mixture and topped with a sweet cinnamon glaze. A nostalgic twist on classic pop tarts, these cookies are perfect for sharing and can be made in advance for a convenient, delightful treat.


Ingredients

  • Unsalted butter (softened)
  • Granulated sugar
  • Light brown sugar
  • Eggs
  • Cake flour (or all-purpose flour)
  • Cornstarch
  • Cinnamon
  • Powdered sugar
  • Milk

Instructions

  • Make the Dough: Cream together softened butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs and mix in the dry ingredients until well combined. Chill the dough for 1 hour.
  • Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Roll into small balls to use as filling.
  • Assemble the Cookies: Take a portion of dough, flatten it, and encase a ball of filling. Seal the edges tightly and roll into a ball shape.
  • Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the cookies for 11-13 minutes, until lightly golden. Allow to cool on a wire rack.
  • Add the Glaze: Once the cookies are cool, drizzle the cinnamon glaze over the top and let it set.

Notes

  • Use All-Purpose Flour: If cake flour isn’t available, all-purpose flour can be substituted for a slightly less tender texture.
  • Add Nuts: Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the dough for a bit of crunch.
  • Seal the Edges: Make sure the edges of the dough are well-sealed to prevent the filling from leaking out.