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Brown Sugar Pop-Tart Cookies

Brown Sugar Pop-Tart Cookies: A Nostalgic Sweet Treat

Delight in these soft and chewy Brown Sugar Pop-Tart Cookies filled with cinnamon and brown sugar, perfect for evoking sweet childhood memories.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Measure accurately for best results.
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Can be substituted with additional all-purpose flour.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda Ensure it's fresh for optimal results.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted butter Softened to room temperature.
  • 0.75 cups Light brown sugar Firmly packed.
  • 0.25 cups Granulated sugar
  • 1 large Egg Use at room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
For the Filling
  • 0.5 cups Light brown sugar Use freshly packed.
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter Softened.
  • 1 tablespoon Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon Fresh cinnamon is best for flavor.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter Melted.
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Adjust consistency as needed.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • hand mixer
  • Spatula
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar with a hand mixer for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add in the egg and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined. Chill the dough for at least 1 hour.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. Mix together the filling ingredients: light brown sugar, softened butter, flour, and ground cinnamon until well blended.
  7. Scoop chilled dough into 1.5-inch balls and flatten each into discs. Place filling in the center and top with another dough disc, pinching edges to seal.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes.
  9. Whisk together the glaze ingredients until smooth and pourable. Drizzle over cooled cookies and let set for 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use a kitchen scale for accurate measurements and check the freshness of baking ingredients for the best results.

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