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Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies

Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies

Evelyn
These soft Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies feature a tender, cake-like texture with a gooey cinnamon-brown sugar filling and sweet glaze. They taste just like homemade pop tarts in cookie form and are perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 33 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 16 cookies
Calories 285 kcal

Equipment

  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire cooling rack
  • Cookie scoop

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 3/4 cups cake flour or all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Brown Sugar Filling

  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted

Cinnamon Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons milk

Instructions
 

  • Make the dough: In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together cake flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Cover and refrigerate dough for at least 1 hour.
  • Make the filling: In a medium bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Add melted butter and stir until mixture resembles wet sand. Roll filling into teaspoon-sized balls and refrigerate until firm.
  • Assemble cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop 2 tablespoons of chilled dough, flatten in your palm, place a filling ball in the center, then wrap dough around filling and seal completely. Roll into a smooth ball.
  • Place dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 11-13 minutes until edges are set and lightly golden. Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Make the glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, cinnamon, melted butter, and milk until smooth. Place parchment paper under cooling rack and spoon glaze over each cookie. Let set for 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Freezing: Freeze unbaked stuffed dough balls for up to 3 months. Bake directly from frozen, adding 1-2 minutes to bake time.
Butter temperature: Use room temperature butter that's still cool to touch (60°F) to prevent flat cookies.
Keyword Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies, Cinnamon Pop Tart Cookies, frosted cookies, stuffed cookies