Description
Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies are soft, cinnamon-filled cookies topped with sweet icing for the ultimate nostalgic dessert experience.
Ingredients
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
½ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup brown sugar (for filling)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon milk (for brushing)
1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
2 tablespoons milk (for icing)
Sprinkles (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
1. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
2. Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
4. Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients.
5. Divide dough into two disks and chill for 1 hour.
6. Mix brown sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon for filling.
7. Roll dough to ¼ inch thick and cut into rectangles.
8. Add filling, top with second rectangle, and crimp edges.
9. Brush tops with milk.
10. Bake at 350°F for 12-15 minutes.
11. Cool completely.
12. Whisk powdered sugar and milk for icing.
13. Drizzle icing and add sprinkles.
Notes
Chill dough thoroughly for easier rolling.
Seal edges firmly to prevent filling leaks.
Store in airtight container for freshness.