Description
Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies are a delightful homemade treat that combines the rich sweetness of brown sugar with a soft, buttery cookie base. These cookies are easy to make with simple pantry ingredients and offer a nostalgic flavor reminiscent of classic pop tarts. Finished with a light drizzle of icing sugar, they make a perfect snack or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 1/2 cup icing sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the brown sugar and softened butter until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring even sweetness throughout the cookie.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture to add moisture and flavor.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt, which will help the cookies rise and balance their sweetness.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined to form a soft dough.
- Portion Dough: Scoop tablespoonfuls of the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them evenly to allow for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the dough in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the cookies are golden brown around the edges.
- Cool and Drizzle: Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet or a wire rack, then drizzle with icing sugar for a sweet finishing touch.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming with the sugar.
- Do not overmix the dough once flour is added to keep the cookies tender.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Allow cookies to fully cool before adding icing sugar to prevent it from melting into the warm cookies.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: brown sugar cookies, pop tart cookies, homemade cookies, sweet treats, easy cookie recipe, baking dessert
