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Recipe 05c84aada9

Brown Sugar Pop-Tart Cookies

Soft, chewy brown sugar–cinnamon cookies inspired by the nostalgic toaster pastry—complete with a cozy cinnamon-sugar center and a glossy vanilla-cinnamon drizzle.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 210 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (for filling)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for filling)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for drizzle)
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk (for drizzle)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for drizzle)
  • pinch ground cinnamon (optional, for drizzle)
  • 1 cup crushed brown-sugar cinnamon toaster pastries, gelatin-free (optional; about 2–3 pastries)
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar with a mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, 2–3 minutes.
  • Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Add the dry ingredients to the wet in two additions, mixing just until combined. Fold in optional crushed toaster pastries and/or white chocolate chips, if using.
  • Make the filling by stirring together the brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
  • Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough and flatten slightly in your palm. Sprinkle about 1/2 teaspoon of the cinnamon-sugar filling in the center, top with a small pinch of dough, then pinch and roll gently to seal. Place on the prepared sheet, 2 inches apart.
  • Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and tops look set but still pale. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • For the drizzle, whisk powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon milk, and vanilla until smooth; add more milk a few drops at a time until it ribbons off the spoon. Add a pinch of cinnamon if desired. Drizzle over cooled cookies and let set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 95mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 18g
Keyword Bakery-Style Cookies, Baking, Brown Sugar Pop-Tart Cookies, Cinnamon Cookies
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