Description
Indulge in the nostalgia of childhood with these Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies! These delightful treats feature a buttery cookie base filled with sweet brown sugar goodness and topped with a glossy icing. Perfect for family gatherings, bake sales, or simply enjoying at home, these cookies combine rich flavors with a fun, decorative twist. With every bite, you’ll be transported back to simpler times, making this recipe a must-try for cookie lovers of all ages!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 2 tbsp milk (for icing)
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with both sugars until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden; let cool before transferring to wire racks.
- For icing, whisk powdered sugar with milk until smooth; drizzle over cooled cookies and add sprinkles if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg