Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies | Cinnamon Poptart Cookies with Filling & Frosting
These Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies combine soft, buttery cookies with a warm cinnamon-sugar filling and a simple, sweet frosting. They are perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a dessert treat. With versatile filling options and easy-to-follow instructions, they are a hit with kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 1x
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup fruit jam or cinnamon filling of choice
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 2–3 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs, one at a time, then add vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Divide dough in half. Roll out one half between parchment paper to ¼-inch thickness. Cut into rectangles. Repeat with the second half.
- Place a small spoonful of filling in the center of half the rectangles, leaving a border around the edges. Top with a second rectangle and press gently to seal. Crimp edges with a fork if desired.
- Transfer cookies to the prepared baking sheets. Bake 12–15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- For frosting, whisk powdered sugar with milk until smooth. Adjust consistency as needed.
- Once cookies are fully cooled, drizzle or spread frosting over the top and let set.
Notes
Ensure butter is at room temperature for easier creaming.
Cool cookies completely before frosting to prevent melting.
Filling can be swapped for jams, chocolate spread, or cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Frosting can be flavored with vanilla or cinnamon for variation.