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Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies

Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies: A Chewy Nostalgic Delight

Enjoy these Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies, a nostalgic treat with a chewy texture and caramel-like sweetness, perfect for gatherings or cozy afternoons.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder leavening agent
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda helps with browning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt balances flavor
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar light brown sugar can be used
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs binds ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure vanilla enhances flavor
For the Filling
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch thickens filling
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon aromatic flavor
For the Icing
  • 1 tablespoon Milk for brushing tops
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar sweetens icing
  • Sprinkles optional for decoration

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Whisk
  • Rolling Pin
  • knife or pastry cutter
  • Fork

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter with both brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add the eggs, one at a time, and mix well after each addition before stirring in the vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients on low speed until just combined.
  5. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disk. Wrap each disk tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  6. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon, mixing until well blended.
  7. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Remove the dough from the fridge and roll out one disk on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick. Cut the dough into rectangles approximately 3x4 inches.
  9. On half of the dough rectangles, generously place about 1 tablespoon of the prepared filling in the center. Place another rectangle on top.
  10. Press gently around the edges to seal and crimp the edges tightly with a fork.
  11. Brush a little milk on top for a nice golden color.
  12. Bake for approximately 12-15 minutes until lightly golden. Let them cool for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks.
  13. Whisk together the powdered sugar and milk in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies and add sprinkles if desired.
  14. Serve warm or at room temperature and store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 125mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best results, ensure butter is at room temperature, measure flour correctly, and do not skip the chilling step for the dough.

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