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Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies

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These Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies combine the nostalgic flavor of brown sugar cinnamon Pop Tarts with a soft, chewy homemade cookie base. Perfect for bake sales, potlucks, or a cozy treat at home, they feature gooey centers, crunchy Pop Tart bits, and a sweet cinnamon glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (280g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (2g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (3g)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (226g)
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed (200g)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (10ml)
  • 3–4 Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop Tarts, chopped into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (3g)
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar blend (optional, for rolling or sprinkling)
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar (90g)
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk (15-30ml, any kind)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (1g, for glaze)
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (1ml, for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Chop Pop Tarts into 1/2-inch cubes and set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes with a mixer or 5 minutes by hand).
  4. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing on low until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in chopped Pop Tarts using a spatula, keeping the pieces chunky.
  7. Scoop dough into 2-tablespoon mounds (about 40g each) and place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Optionally, roll tops in cinnamon sugar blend.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers look just set. Tent with foil if Pop Tart bits brown too quickly.
  9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable. Adjust milk for desired consistency.
  11. Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies and let set for 10 minutes before serving or stacking.

Notes

For gluten-free cookies, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and gluten-free toaster pastries. For dairy-free, substitute plant-based butter and non-dairy milk. Chill dough for 10-15 minutes if sticky. Do not overbake; cookies will firm up as they cool. Let cookies cool completely before glazing for best results.

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