Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies
These brown sugar pop tart cookies bring a delightful twist to classic treats, combining the comforting sweetness of brown sugar with a fun, flaky cookie texture.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Spoon flour into measuring cup and level off with a knife.
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened Use room temperature butter for easier creaming.
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed Creates a rich, buttery flavor.
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting and Decoration
- 0.5 cup brown sugar frosting Used for filling.
- 1 tablespoon milk Used for thinning frosting if needed.
- to taste extra sprinkles For optional decoration.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the dough into halves, flatten each half into a disk, and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
Baking
- Roll out one disk of dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into rectangles (4x3 inches), and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon of brown sugar frosting onto the center of each rectangle.
- Roll out the second disk of dough and cut out the same number of rectangles. Place them over the frosted rectangles, sealing the edges with a fork.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cookies are lightly golden.
- Allow them to cool completely before decorating with additional frosting and sprinkles if desired.
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Notes
For a fruity twist, consider filling cookies with jam or fruit preserves. You can also explore variations like chocolate fillings or adding pumpkin spice to the dough. Store cookies in an airtight container to keep fresh.