Description
These Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic pop tart, combining a soft, buttery cookie with a sweet, creamy icing. Perfect for a nostalgic treat or a fun dessert, these cookies are easy to prepare and bake, making them a great recipe to try today.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing)
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is ready for baking the cookies.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of unsalted butter and 1 cup of brown sugar until light and fluffy, which takes about 3-4 minutes and creates a smooth base for the dough.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in 1 egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract into the creamed mixture until fully incorporated to add moisture and flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and a pinch of salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning.
- Mix Dough: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the dough which can make cookies tough.
- Chill Dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up the dough for easier rolling and cutting.
- Roll and Cut: Once chilled, roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut into rectangles approximately 3×4 inches each to mimic pop tart shapes.
- Bake Cookies: Place the cookie rectangles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
- Prepare Icing: While the cookies cool, mix 1 cup of powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons of milk and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth. Add a few drops of food coloring if desired for colorful icing.
- Assemble Cookies: Once the cookies are cool, spread the icing on half of the cookies and top each with another cookie to create a sandwich.
- Serve: Your Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies are now ready to enjoy. Optionally sprinkle extra powdered sugar on top for added sweetness and decoration.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened but not melted when creaming with sugar.
- Chilling the dough is essential for easy handling and to prevent cookies from spreading too much during baking.
- For a fun twist, add sprinkles on the icing before it sets.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: brown sugar pop tart cookies, pop tart cookies, sandwich cookies, brown sugar cookies, baked pop tarts, homemade pop tarts
