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Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies

Capture the nostalgic feeling of Saturday mornings in the '90s with these soft-baked Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies, featuring a gooey cinnamon sugar center wrapped in tender dough and topped with a drizzle icing for the ultimate comfort snack.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1/4 cup Light brown sugar
  • 2 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp All-purpose flour
For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup Dark brown sugar
  • 2 Eggs large, at room temperature
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 2 cups Cake flour
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
For the Drizzle Icing
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp Milk
  • 1 tsp Maple syrup
  • 1/4 tsp Ground cinnamon for sprinkling

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • - Spatula

Method
 

Prepare the Filling
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and all-purpose flour until evenly combined. Set aside.
Cream the Butter and Sugars
  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and dark brown sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. The mixture should be pale in color.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cake flour, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and kosher salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing on low speed just until combined. Do not overmix.
  3. Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Assemble Stuffed Cookies
  1. Scoop about 1 1/2 tablespoons of dough (using a cookie scoop for uniformity) and flatten it slightly in your palm. Place about 1/2 teaspoon of the cinnamon filling in the center. Carefully fold the edges of the dough over the filling to seal it completely, rolling into a ball. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
  2. Place the stuffed dough balls on a plate or tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading during baking.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Arrange chilled dough balls on the baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are just barely golden. The centers may still look slightly underdone, but they will set as they cool. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare and Add the Icing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and maple syrup until smooth and thick but pourable. If too thick, add more milk by the teaspoon. Drizzle the icing over the cooled cookies and sprinkle with a pinch of ground cinnamon for extra flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 2gFat: 7g

Notes

These cookies are best enjoyed within a few days. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, warm in the microwave for 10-15 seconds to restore the gooey center. For variations, add cinnamon chips to the dough or make them gluten-free with a 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend.
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