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Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies


  • Author: Emily
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 22 cookies 1x

Description

Soft cookies stuffed with gooey brown sugar cinnamon filling and topped with glaze—these Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies taste just like the classic treat!


Ingredients

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Cookies

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 ¾ cups cake flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Brown Sugar Filling

  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons cake flour

Brown Sugar Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 2 ½ tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Make the Cookie Dough:

    • In a large mixing bowl (or stand mixer), beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

    • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.

    • In a separate bowl, whisk together cake flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

    • Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until fully incorporated. Do not overmix.

    • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

  2. Prepare the Filling:

    • In a small bowl, mix softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour until combined.

    • Scoop out small spoonfuls and roll into balls (about 1 teaspoon each). Place on a baking sheet and freeze while dough chills.

  3. Assemble Cookies:

    • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    • Scoop cookie dough (about 2 tablespoons). Flatten slightly and place a frozen filling ball in the center.

    • Wrap dough around the filling, pinching to seal completely. Roll into a smooth ball and place on prepared baking sheet.

    • Repeat with remaining dough and filling, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.

  4. Bake:

    • Bake for 11–13 minutes, until edges are just set but centers are still soft.

    • Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

  5. Glaze the Cookies:

    • In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar, cinnamon, melted butter, and milk until smooth.

    • Once cookies are completely cooled, drizzle glaze over the tops. Let set before serving.

Notes

  • For best results, weigh flour for accuracy.
  • If using all-purpose flour instead of cake flour, the cookies will be slightly less tender.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: brown sugar cookies, pop tart cookies, stuffed cookies