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Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies

Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies

These Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies are soft, filled with gooey cinnamon, and topped with a cinnamon glaze, reminiscent of classic pop tarts.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 cookies
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls

Ingredients
  

Cookies

  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 ¾ cups cake flour
  • 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Brown Sugar Filling

  • 5 Tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 Tablespoon cake flour

Brown Sugar Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 2 ½ Tablespoon milk

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Add the butter, sugar, and brown sugar to the mixer. Beat on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes. Add the vanilla and eggs, beat until light and fluffy.
  • Whisk the dry ingredients in a separate bowl, add to the wet ingredients, and beat until combined, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Cover and chill the dough for one hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Mix the filling ingredients in a medium bowl until smooth, scoop and roll into balls.
  • Scoop chilled dough, create a well, place filling ball inside, pinch seams, and roll into a ball.
  • Arrange on baking sheets and bake for 11-13 minutes.
  • Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes and transfer to a wire rack.
  • Make the icing by whisking all icing ingredients until smooth, spoon over cookies, and allow to set for 15 minutes.

Notes

Room temperature butter should feel cool to the touch. Chill dough longer than 1 hour; let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before using. Store cookies in an airtight container for 3 days or in the fridge for a week. Freeze baked cookies without icing for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 272mgFiber: 1gSugar: 37gVitamin A: 564IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg
Keyword baking, Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies, Cinnamon, cookies, dessert
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