Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies Recipe
These Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies are a delightful twist on a childhood favorite, combining a sweet, buttery dough with fruit preserves and a sugary icing. Perfect for sharing or enjoying on your own!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ cup fruit preserves
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk for icing
- colorful sprinkles optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk, until just combined.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the chilled dough to ¼ inch thick and cut into 3x3 inch squares.
- Place half of the squares on the baking sheet, add fruit preserves, and top with remaining squares, sealing the edges.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden, then cool on a wire rack.
- Mix powdered sugar with milk for icing, drizzle over cooled cookies, and add sprinkles if desired.
Notes
Chilling the dough makes it easier to handle and shape.