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Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies

Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies

Soft, thick, bakery-style cookies filled with warm cinnamon brown sugar and topped with a sweet glaze—just like your favorite brown sugar Pop-Tarts, but even more delicious! These nostalgic, fun cookie treats make the perfect dessert for parties, holidays, and cozy baking days.
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Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Cookies
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp salt
  • For the Brown Sugar Filling
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • For the Glaze
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 –2 tbsp milk

Method
 

  1. Make the Filling (2 minutes)
  2. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, melted butter, and flour until a thick paste forms.
  3. Set aside.
  4. Prepare the Cookie Dough (5 minutes)
  5. Cream softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  6. Add the egg and vanilla; mix until fully combined.
  7. Add Dry Ingredients (2 minutes)
  8. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  9. Slowly add the dry mixture to the butter mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
  10. Assemble the Cookies (5 minutes)
  11. Scoop dough into balls, flatten slightly, and add ½–1 teaspoon of the filling in the center.
  12. Fold the dough around the filling and roll into a smooth ball.
  13. Bake (10–12 minutes)
  14. Place cookie dough balls on a lined baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and centers look soft.
  15. Make the Glaze (1 minute)
  16. Whisk powdered sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and milk until smooth and pourable.
  17. Glaze and Serve
  18. Let cookies cool completely before drizzling or spreading the glaze on top—just like a Pop-Tart.

Notes

  • Don’t overbake—cookies stay soft and chewy when centers remain slightly underdone.
  • Chill the dough for 20 minutes if it's too soft; helps prevent spreading.
  • Use dark brown sugar for a richer caramel taste.
  • Add chopped brown sugar Pop-Tarts to the dough for extra fun flavor.
  • Make them extra Pop-Tart style by adding sprinkles to the glaze.