Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies
Delightful homemade cookies with a comforting cinnamon filling and sweet glaze, reminiscent of classic pop tarts.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
For the Coating and Glaze
- 1/4 cup sugar for coating
- 1 cup powdered sugar for glaze
- 2 tablespoons milk for glaze
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon for glaze
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well blended.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined to form a dough.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into rectangular shapes.
- Spoon a small amount of cinnamon filling in the center of half the rectangles.
- Place the other half on top and seal the edges using a fork to create a nice border.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
Glazing
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar, milk, and cinnamon in a bowl until smooth.
- Drizzle over the cookies once they have cooled to room temperature.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for up to three months.