Description
These Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies bring together the best of both worlds—chewy, buttery cookies infused with brown sugar and cinnamon, plus the nostalgic flavors of classic Pop Tarts. They’re topped with a simple glaze, making them the perfect sweet treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- Unsalted Butter – Adds richness and keeps the cookies soft.
- Brown Sugar – Gives the cookies a deep caramel-like sweetness.
- Granulated Sugar – Balances the flavors and creates a slight crisp on the edges.
- Egg – Adds moisture and structure.
- Vanilla Extract – Enhances the warm, sweet flavors.
- All-Purpose Flour – The base of the cookie dough.
- Baking Powder & Baking Soda – Helps the cookies rise and stay light.
- Salt – Enhances the sweetness.
- Cinnamon – Brings in that signature brown sugar cinnamon flavor.
- Brown Sugar Pop Tarts – Chopped into small pieces for a delicious Pop Tart crunch.
For the Glaze:
- Powdered Sugar – The base of the sweet drizzle.
- Milk – Helps thin out the glaze for the perfect consistency.
👉 Note: The full ingredient list with measurements is available below!
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Chop the Brown Sugar Pop Tarts into small bite-sized pieces and set them aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Slowly add this to the wet ingredients, mixing just until a dough forms.
Gently fold the chopped Pop Tart pieces into the dough, making sure they are evenly distributed.
Scoop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cookies and let it set before serving.
Notes
- For Thicker Cookies: Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Glaze Consistency: Adjust the milk amount for a thinner or thicker glaze.
- Make it Extra Special: Add white chocolate chips or sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top before baking.
- Different Pop Tart Flavors? Yes! Try Strawberry, S’mores, or Cookies & Cream for a fun twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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