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Colorful plate of golden-brown pop tart cookies with visible brown sugar filling, sprinkled with sugar crystals, neatly arranged on a rustic wooden surface, with a glass of milk in the background, styled with pastel napkins for a nostalgic look

Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies with a Childhood Twist

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Soft and flaky cookies filled with a rich brown sugar center that tastes just like a pop tart, baked to golden perfection and sprinkled with sugar crystals.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cookies

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour and cold butter until crumbly.
  3. Add granulated sugar and vanilla extract; mix until just combined. Slowly add milk to form dough.
  4. Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness on a floured surface and cut into rectangles.
  5. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon; spoon a small amount into the center of half of the rectangles.
  6. Top with remaining rectangles and press edges to seal.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Cool on wire racks and sprinkle with sugar crystals before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure butter is cold for flaky texture.
  • Adjust baking time for desired crispiness.
  • Fillings can be customized with jam or chocolate for variation.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 180 Kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 70mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg