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Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies

Chewy cookies inspired by the classic brown sugar cinnamon Pop Tart, filled with sweet cinnamon-brown sugar filling and topped with glaze.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Homemade
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Filling
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl.
  3. Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
  4. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients to form dough.
  5. Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, and melted butter to create filling.
  6. Roll out dough and cut into rectangles. Place half on baking sheet.
  7. Spoon filling onto rectangles, top with another, and crimp edges with a fork.
  8. Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are golden brown.
  9. Cool, drizzle with glaze, and sprinkle with sugar if desired.

Notes

Let glaze set before storing. Best enjoyed fresh with a warm drink.