Description
Childhood memories melt into Brown Sugar Pop Tart-Inspired Cookies, blending comfort and indulgence. Sweet crumbles of nostalgia invite you to savor each delightful bite, transporting taste buds to cherished moments of pure cookie bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients (Flour, Butter, Sugar):
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Filling Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Finishing/Decoration Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cream the butter and sugars in a mixer until light and fluffy, incorporating vanilla and eggs until well blended.
- In a separate bowl, thoroughly combine all dry ingredients: cake flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until a uniform dough forms. Refrigerate the dough for one hour to enhance flavor and texture.
- Prepare the filling by mixing butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cake flour until smooth and consistent.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Remove chilled dough and divide each cookie portion into two halves, creating a small cavity in one half.
- Place a ball of prepared filling into the dough cavity, then carefully seal with the second dough half, ensuring no filling escapes.
- Gently roll sealed cookies into uniform balls, maintaining the filling inside.
- Arrange cookies on prepared baking sheets, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes until edges turn golden and tops appear set.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Prepare the icing by whisking powdered sugar, cinnamon, butter, and milk until smooth and glossy.
- Drizzle icing over completely cooled cookies, allowing it to naturally spread and set for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and ensure a perfect cookie texture, helping the cookies maintain their shape during baking.
- Use room temperature butter and eggs for smoother mixing and better incorporation of ingredients, creating a more uniform cookie dough.
- Toast the cinnamon briefly in a dry pan before adding to the filling to enhance its depth and richness, giving the cookies a more complex flavor profile.
- For a gluten-free version, swap cake flour with a reliable gluten-free flour blend and add an extra tablespoon of cornstarch to maintain the soft, tender cookie texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg