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Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies


  • Author: Emily Walker

Ingredients

Scale

Cookie Dough:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (room temp)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 eggs (room temp)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3¾ cups cake flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Filling:

  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
  • ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons cake flour

Cinnamon Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
  • 2½ tablespoons milk

Instructions

  • Make the Dough:
    Cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together for 2–3 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until light and fluffy.
    In a separate bowl, whisk together cake flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
    Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet until fully combined.
    Cover and chill the dough for 1 hour.

  • Make the Filling:
    Mix butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour until smooth.
    Scoop out 2-teaspoon-sized portions, roll into balls, and place on a plate or baking sheet.

  • Assemble the Cookies:
    Scoop about ¼ cup of cookie dough, split it in half, and press a well into one half.
    Insert one filling ball, cover with the other half, and seal the edges. Roll into a ball.
    Place on lined baking sheets about 2 inches apart.

  • Bake:
    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
    Bake for 11–13 minutes until the edges are golden and the tops are just set.
    Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

  • Make the Glaze:
    Whisk powdered sugar, cinnamon, melted butter, and milk until smooth.
    Spoon the glaze over each cookie and allow to set for 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Room Temp: Store in an airtight container for 3 days.
  • Fridge: Store up to 1 week.
  • Freeze Cookies: Freeze un-iced cookies up to 3 months.
  • Freeze Dough: Scoop and fill dough balls, freeze on a tray, then transfer to a freezer bag. Bake from frozen, adding 1–2 minutes to baking time.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 420 per cookie
  • Sugar: 37g per cookie
  • Sodium: 272mg per cookie
  • Fat: 18g per cookie
  • Carbohydrates: 61g per cookie
  • Protein: 5g per cookie