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Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies:

Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies: Sweet Nostalgia in Every Bite

Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies are sweet, nostalgic treats that offer a delightful twist on the classic pastry.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Can be swapped with gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter Softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup Brown sugar Packed for best results
  • 1 large Egg Binds the cookie
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract Can use almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder Leavening agent
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar Deliver sweetness
  • 2-4 tablespoons Milk Adjust for desired consistency
  • Sprinkles Optional for decoration

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Mixer
  • Rolling Pin
  • cookie cutters
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and packed brown sugar for 2-3 minutes until fluffy.
  4. Add in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until a soft dough forms.
  6. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
  7. Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thickness.
  8. Cut out shapes using cookie cutters and place them on the baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
  10. Prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar with milk until smooth.
  11. Drizzle the glaze over cooled cookies and add sprinkles if desired.
  12. Let the glaze set, then serve and enjoy your cookies!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Cookies can be customized with different fillings and flavors. Store in an airtight container for freshness.

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