Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop Tart Cookies
A delightful twist on the classic breakfast treat, these cookies bring the sweet, warm flavors of cinnamon and brown sugar to your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1-2 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Pinch of salt (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in another bowl. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut into rectangles.
- Place half of the rectangles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Spoon a small amount of cinnamon filling onto the center of each rectangle, then top with another dough rectangle. Seal the edges with a fork.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Mix powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to create the frosting.
- Drizzle or spread the frosting on top of the cookies. Enjoy!
Notes
Serve these cookies warm or at room temperature, with a glass of cold milk for enhanced flavors. Store in an airtight container for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.