Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies
These cookies feature a sweet brown sugar filling and a delicious glaze.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
Cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 ¾ cups cake flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Brown Sugar Filling
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons cake flour
Brown Sugar Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2 ½ tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients.
- For the filling, mix softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cake flour until combined.
- Roll out the cookie dough, place a spoonful of filling in the center, and fold over. Seal the edges.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden. Let cool.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, cinnamon, melted butter, and milk until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over cooled cookies before serving.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container for freshness. You can add nuts or chocolate chips for variation.