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Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies

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Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies are soft, chewy treats that bring the nostalgic flavor of pop tarts into cookie form—complete with a brown sugar base, sweet icing, and colorful sprinkles.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 18 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the icing:

  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk or cream
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional garnish: sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream together softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet, mixing just until combined.
  6. Scoop dough into 2-tablespoon portions, spacing a couple inches apart on the baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and centers are slightly soft.
  8. Cool cookies on the sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Whisk powdered sugar with milk and vanilla until smooth, then spread icing on cooled cookies.
  10. Add sprinkles before the icing sets.

Notes

  • Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for extra warmth.
  • Mix in finely chopped pecans or walnuts for texture.
  • Use maple extract for a cozy variation.
  • Tint icing with food coloring to match seasonal themes.
  • Drizzle melted chocolate for a rich topping instead of sprinkles.

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