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Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies Recipe

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These Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies feature a rich, buttery dough filled with a cinnamon-spiced brown sugar filling, baked to golden perfection and topped with a smooth cinnamon glaze. Inspired by the nostalgic flavors of brown sugar pop tarts, these cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with sweet cinnamon goodness, making them an irresistible treat for breakfast or dessert lovers alike.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 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

Filling

  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons cake flour

Icing

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Make the Dough: Add the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes until creamy. Add the eggs and vanilla extract and continue to beat for another 1-2 minutes, until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and kosher salt until evenly mixed. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in the mixer and beat on medium speed for 1-2 minutes, scraping down the bowl as needed. Once combined, cover the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for one hour.
  3. Prepare for Baking: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  4. Make the Filling: In a medium bowl, stir together the softened unsalted butter, light brown sugar, cinnamon, and cake flour until smooth and fully combined. Use a heaping teaspoon (approximately 2 teaspoons) to scoop the filling, rolling each scoop into a ball. Place these filling balls on one side of a baking sheet to keep them from sticking together.
  5. Assemble the Cookies: Using a 1/4 cup measuring cup or a large cookie scoop, portion out the chilled cookie dough. Divide each portion of dough in half and create a small well in one half. Place one ball of the prepared filling into the well, then cover with the other half of the dough. Pinch the seams together tightly and roll gently into a ball to fully enclose the filling.
  6. Bake the Cookies: Place the sealed dough balls on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading. Bake in the preheated oven for 11-13 minutes, or until the tops appear set and the edges are lightly golden brown. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Prepare the Icing and Glaze: While the cookies cool, whisk together the powdered sugar, cinnamon, melted and cooled butter, and milk in a bowl until smooth and glossy. Place parchment paper under the cooling rack to catch drips, then spoon the icing over each cookie, letting it spread naturally to the edges. Allow the icing to set for approximately 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Room temperature eggs and butter incorporate better and create a smoother dough.
  • Make sure to seal the filling well inside the dough to prevent leaks during baking.
  • Use cake flour for a tender, soft cookie texture.
  • Cool cookies completely before icing to prevent melting the glaze.
  • The cinnamon glaze adds a delightful finishing touch but can be omitted if preferred.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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