Description
Indulge in the nostalgic delight of Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies! These soft and chewy cookies are filled with a gooey cinnamon mixture and drizzled with a sweet icing, making them an irresistible treat for both kids and adults. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekend baking sessions, these cookies fill your kitchen with the warm aromas of cinnamon and brown sugar, reminiscent of childhood favorites. With straightforward ingredients and an easy-to-follow recipe, you can whip up a batch in no time. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or shared at gatherings, these cookies are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 3/4 cups cake flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons cake flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- 2 1/2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Cream unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together cake flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually combine with wet ingredients until well blended.
- Chill dough for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- For filling, mix softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cake flour until smooth.
- Form cookies by wrapping dough around filling balls; seal tightly.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes until set but soft in the center. Cool slightly before icing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg