Description
Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the flavors of brown sugar and a classic pop tart in cookie form.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fruit preserves (your choice)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut the dough into rectangles and place half of them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Place a small spoonful of fruit preserves in the center of each rectangle on the baking sheet.
- Top with another rectangle of dough and seal the edges with a fork.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool before icing with a mixture of powdered sugar and milk.
Notes
- Feel free to use any flavor of fruit preserves you like.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For a fun twist, add sprinkles to the icing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg