Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop Tart Cookies
Indulge in the delightful taste of Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop Tart Cookies, a sweet twist on the classic breakfast treat. Combining the rich flavors of buttery brown sugar and aromatic cinnamon, these cookies are perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying on cozy nights in. Their easy-to-follow recipe ensures that bakers of all skill levels can create this gourmet dessert with minimal fuss. Top them off with a creamy icing for an irresistible finish that will leave everyone craving more. Whether served warm with milk or as part of a dessert platter, these cookies are bound to impress!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 34 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar (firmly packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups cake flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup light brown sugar (firmly packed)
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- â…› teaspoon table salt
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar (firmly packed)
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- 1 ½ tablespoons light corn syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- â…› teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together cake flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until fully incorporated.
- Chill the cookie dough in the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes.
- For the filling, combine softened butter, light brown sugar, vanilla extract, flour, ground cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Form cookie dough into nests to hold the filling, sealing it inside before freezing for 15-30 minutes.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 14 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg