Description
These Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies are a delicious twist on a classic treat! Featuring a soft, buttery cookie dough, a rich brown sugar cinnamon filling, and a smooth glaze, they’re perfect for cozy afternoons, parties, or gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed (for filling)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for filling)
- 2 tablespoons cake flour (for filling)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (for glaze)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled (for glaze)
- 2 1/2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together on medium-high speed for 2 to 3 minutes until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together cake flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and kosher salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until fully combined. Chill the dough for one hour.
- While dough chills, mix softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cake flour until smooth. Scoop heaping teaspoons of filling into balls and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop chilled dough with a 1/4-cup measuring cup. Break each portion in half, form a well, place a filling ball inside, seal, and roll gently into a ball.
- Place cookie balls 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Bake for 11–13 minutes, until tops are just set and edges lightly golden. Cool for 5 minutes on the sheet, then transfer to a wire rack.
- While cookies cool, whisk powdered sugar, cinnamon, melted butter, and milk until smooth to make the glaze.
- Spoon glaze over each cookie, letting it naturally spread. Allow to set for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is essential for easy handling and proper shape.
- Use room-temperature ingredients for a smoother, more consistent dough.
- Seal the cookie dough well around the filling to avoid leaks during baking.
- Cookies can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- You can freeze unbaked dough balls or baked cookies for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large cookie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies, Brown Sugar Cookies