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
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
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Make the Cookie Dough:
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In a large mixing bowl (or stand mixer), beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
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Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together cake flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
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Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until fully incorporated. Do not overmix.
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Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
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Prepare the Filling:
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In a small bowl, mix softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour until combined.
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Scoop out small spoonfuls and roll into balls (about 1 teaspoon each). Place on a baking sheet and freeze while dough chills.
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Assemble Cookies:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Scoop cookie dough (about 2 tablespoons). Flatten slightly and place a frozen filling ball in the center.
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Wrap dough around the filling, pinching to seal completely. Roll into a smooth ball and place on prepared baking sheet.
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Repeat with remaining dough and filling, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
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Bake:
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Bake for 11–13 minutes, until edges are just set but centers are still soft.
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Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Glaze the Cookies:
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In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar, cinnamon, melted butter, and milk until smooth.
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Once cookies are completely cooled, drizzle glaze over the tops. Let set before serving.
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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