Description
Experience a delicious twist on classic cookies with these Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies. Combining the nostalgic flavor of brown sugar cinnamon Pop-Tarts with a soft, buttery cookie base and a delicate cinnamon glaze, this recipe offers a perfect sweet snack for dessert or anytime indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 brown sugar cinnamon Pop-Tarts, chopped into small pieces
- ½ cup crushed graham crackers
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Glaze
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to ensure even baking and easy cleanup.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time for proper incorporation, then stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the cookie flavor.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon to evenly distribute the leavening and spices.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the dough and toughening the cookies.
- Fold in Mix-ins: Gently fold in the chopped brown sugar cinnamon Pop-Tarts, crushed graham crackers, and white chocolate chips to add texture and bursts of flavor.
- Scoop Dough: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each cookie about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the cookie edges turn golden brown and the centers are set but still soft.
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
- Prepare Glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until smooth and drizzly for a sweet and cinnamon-spiced topping.
- Glaze Cookies: Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies and allow it to set for a few minutes before serving for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- For extra Pop-Tart flavor, press a few more chopped Pop-Tart pieces on top of each cookie before baking to create a visually appealing and flavorful topping.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days to maintain freshness and texture.
