Description
Experience the delightful fusion of cookies and pop tarts with these Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies. Each bite reveals a chewy cookie enveloping a fruity filling, reminiscent of cherished childhood memories. Perfect for cozy afternoons or festive gatherings, these cookies fill your kitchen with irresistible aromas that will have everyone asking for more. Quick to prepare and customizable with various fillings, they are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup filling (strawberry or raspberry jam)
- Icing (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes).
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour combined with baking powder until just incorporated.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, creating an indent in each scoop to hold the filling.
- Spoon about half a teaspoon of jam into each indentation and cover with another scoop of dough.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden around the edges. Let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg