Description
Indulge in the delightful nostalgia of Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies, a delicious twist on a childhood favorite. These soft cookies are filled with a gooey cinnamon mixture and drizzled with a sweet cinnamon glaze, making them perfect for any occasion—from holiday parties to cozy evenings at home. With straightforward steps that even novice bakers can follow, you can whip up these scrumptious treats in no time. Their rich flavor and inviting aroma will have everyone reaching for seconds, ensuring they become a beloved addition to your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 eggs (room temperature)
- 3 3/4 cups cake flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the filling: 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3/4 cup light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- For the icing: 1 cup powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixer, cream together butter and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together dry ingredients and gradually add to the wet mixture until combined.
- Chill dough for one hour.
- Prepare the filling by mixing all filling ingredients until smooth; scoop into balls.
- Form cookie dough around filling balls, sealing securely.
- Bake for 11–13 minutes or until golden around edges; cool on wire racks.
- Whisk icing ingredients together and drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg