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Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies Recipe

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Delightfully soft and uniquely filled Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies featuring a sweet cinnamon brown sugar filling encased in tender cake flour dough. These cookies are topped with a smooth cinnamon-spiced icing, offering all the nostalgic flavors of a pop tart in a chewy, homemade cookie form.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 3/4 cups cake flour
  • 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Filling

  • 5 Tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 Tablespoon cake flour

Icing

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
  • 2 1/2 Tablespoon milk

Instructions

  1. Mix the Wet Ingredients: Add the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer or hand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes until creamy. Then add the vanilla extract and eggs, beating for an additional 1-2 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients and Chill Dough: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together cake flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and kosher salt until well combined. Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and beat on medium speed for 1-2 minutes, stopping to scrape sides and bottom of bowl as necessary. Cover the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for one hour to firm up.
  3. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  4. Make the Filling Balls: In a medium bowl, stir together softened butter, light brown sugar, cinnamon, and cake flour until smooth and fully combined. Using a heaping teaspoon (about 2 teaspoons), scoop small amounts of this filling mixture and roll them into balls. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet to set while you prepare the cookie dough.
  5. Form Cookie Dough Balls with Filling: Using a 1/4 cup measuring cup or a large cookie scoop, scoop out portions of chilled dough. Break each dough portion in half and create a small well or indentation in one half. Place one filling ball inside the well, then press the other half of dough over the top and pinch the seams to fully encase the filling. Roll the sealed dough gently into a smooth ball shape.
  6. Arrange and Bake Cookies: Place the filled cookie dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake in the preheated oven for 11-13 minutes, or until the tops are just set and the edges turn a light golden brown. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Prepare the Icing and Decorate: While the cookies cool, whisk together powdered sugar, cinnamon, melted and cooled butter, and milk in a bowl until smooth. Place a piece of parchment paper underneath the cooling rack. Spoon the icing generously over the top of each cookie, allowing it to spread to the edges naturally. Let the icing set for 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy your homemade Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies!

Notes

  • Use cake flour to achieve a tender and soft cookie texture reminiscent of classic pop tarts.
  • Chilling the dough is essential to handle the dough easily and prevent spreading during baking.
  • Ensure the butter for the filling is softened for easier mixing and smooth balls.
  • Let the icing set completely for best presentation and flavor balance.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

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