Description
Indulge in the ultimate homemade treat with this Brown Sugar Pop Tart Recipe! Flaky, buttery pastry wraps around a gooey, cinnamon-spiced brown sugar filling, making these pop tarts a nostalgic delight with a fresh twist. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, they’re easy to make and even easier to love—your kitchen will smell like a cozy bakery in no time!
Ingredients
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For the Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons ice-cold water
For the Brown Sugar Filling
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons softened unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Optional Glaze
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough
In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in cold butter with a fork or your fingers until it looks like coarse crumbs. Add ice-cold water, one tablespoon at a time, stirring until the dough comes together. Form it into a ball, wrap in plastic, and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes. - Make the Brown Sugar Filling
Combine brown sugar, softened butter, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Stir until it’s a smooth, thick paste. Set it aside while you roll out the dough—this filling is the sweet heart of your pop tarts! - Roll and Cut the Dough
On a floured surface, roll the chilled dough to about ¼-inch thickness. Cut into 3×4-inch rectangles using a knife or pizza cutter. You’ll need an even number—half for bottoms, half for tops. - Assemble the Pop Tarts
Place a tablespoon of brown sugar filling in the center of half the rectangles, leaving a small border. Top each with another rectangle, press the edges with a fork to seal, and poke a few holes on top with a toothpick to let steam escape. - Bake to Perfection
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Place the pop tarts on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown. Let them cool on the tray for 10 minutes—they’ll firm up as they sit. - Add the Glaze (Optional)
Whisk powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled pop tarts with a spoon for an extra sweet touch. Let the glaze set for a few minutes before digging in!
Notes
- Keep the butter cold for the flakiest dough—pop it in the freezer for 10 minutes before starting if your kitchen’s warm.
- Don’t overfill the pop tarts, or the filling might leak; a tablespoon is just right.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temp for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to a month—reheat in a toaster oven for best results.
- For a fun twist, add a pinch of nutmeg to the filling for extra warmth.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pop tart
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg