Description
Delightful cookies that blend the classic flavors of pop tarts with a homemade twist, fully customizable with your favorite fillings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- Assorted fillings (e.g., fruit preserves, chocolate chips, etc.)
- Icing (optional) for drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Roll out the dough to about ¼ inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut it into squares or rectangles.
- Place half of the squares on the prepared baking sheet. Add a spoonful of your chosen filling to the center of each.
- Place the remaining squares on top and press the edges to seal.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Let cool before icing if desired, then serve and enjoy!
Notes
For softer cookies, avoid overmixing the dough and experiment with various fillings to discover your favorites.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pop tart cookies, dessert, sweet treats, customizable cookies, baking