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Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies Recipe

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Delightfully sweet and soft Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies that perfectly combine a tender cookie dough with a gooey brown sugar cinnamon filling, finished with a smooth icing drizzle and optional sprinkles for extra fun. These homemade treats are reminiscent of classic pop tarts but with a delicious cookie twist, perfect for breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients & Dough

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Filling

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Finishing & Icing

  • 1 tablespoon milk (for brushing)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
  • 2 tablespoons milk (for icing)
  • Sprinkles (optional, for decoration)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Dry Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to combine evenly for the dry ingredients.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer on medium speed to cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined to avoid overmixing and maintain a tender dough.
  5. Chill the Dough: Divide the dough into two equal portions, shape each into a disk, wrap with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up for easier handling.
  6. Make the Filling: While dough chills, combine brown sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon in a small bowl, mixing thoroughly to create an evenly blended filling.
  7. Preheat Oven and Prepare Sheets: After chilling, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper for baking.
  8. Roll Out Dough: Take one chilled dough disk, roll it out on a lightly floured surface to about ¼ inch thickness.
  9. Cut Dough Rectangles: Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the dough into approximately 3×4 inch rectangles, aiming for 12 pieces per disk.
  10. Repeat Rolling and Cutting: Repeat the rolling and cutting process with the second dough disk to get 24 rectangles in total.
  11. Assemble Cookies: Place 1 tablespoon of the brown sugar filling in the center of one rectangle, then top with a second rectangle. Press and seal the edges together firmly, using a fork to crimp the edges decoratively.
  12. Arrange on Baking Sheets: Place assembled cookies on prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie for even baking.
  13. Brush with Milk: Lightly brush the tops of the cookies with 1 tablespoon of milk to encourage browning and a glossy finish.
  14. Bake Cookie Pies: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and the tops have set.
  15. Cool Cookies: Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  16. Prepare Icing: Whisk together powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of milk in a small bowl until smooth, adjusting with extra milk if necessary to reach a drizzle consistency.
  17. Decorate: Drizzle icing over cooled cookies and optionally add sprinkles for a festive touch.

Notes

  • Be careful not to overmix the dough to keep the cookies tender.
  • Chilling the dough is crucial for easy handling and helps prevent spreading during baking.
  • Use parchment paper on baking sheets for easy removal and cleanup.
  • The filling is thickened with cornstarch to prevent it from oozing out during baking.
  • Feel free to customize sprinkles or icing colors for different occasions.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

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