Description
Indulge in the delightful nostalgia of Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies! These scrumptious treats combine the comforting flavors of cinnamon and brown sugar, enveloped in a soft, chewy cookie that’s simply irresistible. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, these cookies are easy to whip up and will quickly become a favorite. With a gooey filling and a luscious glaze, they elevate the classic pop tart experience with a homemade touch. Bake a batch today and enjoy the sweet memories they bring!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 5 Tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 Tablespoons cake flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- 2 1/2 Tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together room temperature unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together cake flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to the wet mixture until combined.
- Chill the dough for 1 hour.
- Prepare the filling by mixing softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cake flour until smooth; roll into balls.
- Scoop dough portions, create wells for filling, seal them well, and place on baking sheets.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- While cooling on racks, mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (36g)
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg