Description
Soft and chewy cookies inspired by brown sugar Pop-Tarts, filled with a cinnamon sugar center and topped with a sweet glaze.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup crushed brown sugar Pop-Tarts (about 2)
- 1/4 cup cinnamon sugar (for filling)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until combined.
- Fold in crushed Pop-Tarts.
- Scoop a tablespoon of dough, flatten slightly, add a pinch of cinnamon sugar in the center, then top with another flattened tablespoon of dough, sealing the edges.
- Place cookies on the baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool cookies on a wire rack.
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make the glaze.
- Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies and let set before serving.
Notes
- Use brown sugar cinnamon Pop-Tarts for the best flavor match.
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes can help reduce spreading.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg