Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies
These cookies combine the rich flavor of brown sugar with a delightful pop tart filling.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Filling
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
For the Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Decoration
- Sprinkles (optional) for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Add eggs and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until combined.
- For the filling, mix brown sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Roll out dough, cut into shapes, fill with the brown sugar mixture, and cover with another piece of dough.
- Brush with milk and bake for 15 minutes or until golden.
- Let cool, then mix powdered sugar and milk for icing and drizzle on cookies.
- Add sprinkles if desired.
Notes
You can adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of brown sugar in the filling.