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Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies: A Delicious Twist on a Classic Treat

These Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies combine the nostalgic flavors of pop tarts with a delicious cookie base, topped with a sweet glaze.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Filling
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare the Cookie Dough
  1. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
Make the Filling
  1. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon for the filling.
Assemble the Cookies
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out the cookie dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
  3. Use a cookie cutter to cut out shapes and place half on the baking sheet.
  4. Spoon a small amount of the filling onto each cookie shape on the baking sheet.
  5. Top with another cookie shape and seal the edges with a fork.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
Prepare the Glaze
  1. In a bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Finish the Cookies
  1. Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack.
  2. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies and let set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gSugar: 12g

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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