Description
Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies are a delightful twist on a childhood favorite, combining the nostalgic flavors of pop tarts with a soft, chewy cookie. With crispy edges and a tender center, these cookies are perfect for breakfast or dessert. The rich aroma of brown sugar and vanilla fills your kitchen as they bake to golden perfection, inviting everyone to indulge in this sweet treat. Easy to make and visually appealing, these cookies will have family and friends asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup icing sugar (for glaze)
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3–5 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden around the edges but still soft in the center. Cool on a wire rack before glazing with icing sugar mixed with milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg