Description
Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies offer a nostalgic and delightful twist on a classic snack by incorporating chopped cinnamon Pop-Tarts into a soft, chewy brown sugar cookie dough. Topped with a sweet cinnamon glaze, these cookies perfectly balance rich flavors and textures for a comforting dessert.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 brown sugar cinnamon Pop-Tarts, chopped into small pieces
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to ensure the cookies bake evenly and don’t stick.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined, which helps provide the cookie’s tender texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract for flavor depth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon to ensure the spices and leavening agents are evenly distributed.
- Mix Dry Ingredients into Wet: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough which could result in tough cookies.
- Fold in Pop-Tarts and Optional Chips: Gently fold in the chopped brown sugar cinnamon Pop-Tarts pieces and white chocolate chips if using, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
- Portion and Bake: Scoop dough into 2-tablespoon portions and place them on the prepared baking sheets spaced about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden and the centers appear just set.
- Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare and Apply Glaze: While the cookies cool, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of cinnamon to create a smooth glaze. Drizzle this glaze over the cooled cookies and let it set before serving, adding a sweet finishing touch.
Notes
- Chop the Pop-Tarts into small pieces so they don’t overpower the cookie texture and flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
- These cookies freeze well if unglazed, allowing for convenient make-ahead options.
