Description
These Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies take your favorite childhood treat and turn it into a buttery, gooey, soft-baked cookie packed with nostalgic warmth. Complete with filling, frosting, and sprinkles.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional, for extra warmth)
Filling of your choice (jam, chocolate, or spiced fruit spread)
Icing glaze (powdered sugar + milk)
Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream butter and brown sugar in a large bowl until fluffy.
3. Add egg and vanilla; beat until smooth.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, salt, baking powder, and optional cinnamon.
5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until dough forms.
6. Chill dough for 30 minutes to firm.
7. Roll dough to 1/4 inch thick and cut into rectangles or shapes.
8. Spoon filling onto half the cookies; top with remaining halves and seal edges.
9. Place cookies on baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown.
10. Cool, then drizzle with glaze and top with sprinkles.
Notes
Chilling the dough prevents spreading and helps maintain shape.
Use any jam, fruit butter, or chocolate filling for variation.
Let cookies cool completely before glazing for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: brown sugar pop tart cookies, nostalgic cookies, stuffed cookies, kid-friendly, cozy desserts
