Description
These Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies take all the nostalgic flavors of a brown sugar cinnamon pop tart and wrap them in a buttery, tender cookie. With a gooey cinnamon-sugar filling and a sweet glaze, they’re perfect for any time you need a little comfort and joy in cookie form.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Filling:
- ¾ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons milk (or non-dairy milk)
For Topping:
- Coarse sugar or decorative sugar crystals
Instructions
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In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
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Gradually add the flour and mix until a smooth dough forms.
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Divide dough in half, shape into disks, wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
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In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar and ground cinnamon to make the filling.
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Roll out dough to about ⅛-inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut into rectangles (~2×3 inches).
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Place half of the rectangles on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Add a small spoonful of filling to each, leaving a border.
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Brush edges with water and top with remaining rectangles. Seal edges with a fork and poke holes on top.
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Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 12–15 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
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Cool slightly, then whisk together glaze ingredients and drizzle over cookies.
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Sprinkle with coarse sugar or decorative sugar crystals. Let glaze set before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes