Description
Soft, chewy, and filled with gooey cinnamon brown sugar, these Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies are a nostalgic twist on a childhood favorite. Easy to make, beginner-friendly, and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze, they’re the perfect cozy cookie for any season.
Ingredients
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For the Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- For the Cinnamon Sugar Filling:
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven and Prep the Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy. This helps create a soft texture in the cookies.
- Add the Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is evenly combined.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add this to the wet mixture and mix until a smooth, thick dough forms.
- Make the Filling: In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar and cinnamon until evenly combined. This is your Pop-Tart-inspired filling.
- Assemble the Cookies: Scoop about 1.5 tablespoons of dough and gently flatten it in your palm. Spoon a small amount of filling into the center, then fold and pinch the dough around the filling to seal it completely. Roll into a ball and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are golden and the centers are just set. The cookies will continue to bake slightly from residual heat as they cool.
- Make the Glaze: While the cookies cool, whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk to form a smooth glaze. Drizzle over the cooled cookies using a spoon or piping bag.
Notes
- You can enhance the flavor with a dash of nutmeg or a few drops of maple extract in the dough or filling. If the glaze is too thick, add a tiny splash of milk. For a crispier texture, bake an extra minute. Cookies can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg