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Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies

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These brown sugar pop tart cookies combine the buttery, caramel-like depth of brown sugar with a tender, flaky cookie filled with sweet jam and topped with a smooth glaze. Perfect for parties and nostalgic cravings, they are quick and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (160g) fruit jam or preserves (strawberry, raspberry, or apricot recommended)
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk or cream
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Cream the butter and brown sugar in a large bowl using an electric mixer until fluffy and light in color, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until fully combined and silky, about 1 minute.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed just until the dough starts to come together. If too crumbly, add milk 1 teaspoon at a time.
  5. Flatten the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Roll the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about ¼ inch thickness. Cut into rectangles approximately 3 x 2 inches.
  7. Place half of the rectangles on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of jam in the center of each, spreading slightly but not to the edges.
  8. Brush edges with water, place the second rectangle on top, and gently press edges to seal.
  9. Prick the tops of each cookie with a fork a few times to vent steam. Chill assembled cookies in the fridge for 15 minutes.
  10. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake cookies for 15-18 minutes until edges are golden and tops set.
  11. Cool cookies completely on a wire rack before glazing.
  12. Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth for the glaze. Adjust milk for desired thickness.
  13. Drizzle or spread glaze on cooled cookies and let set for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Chilling the dough and assembled cookies is crucial to prevent spreading and maintain shape. Use seedless jam for smooth filling. Avoid overmixing dough after adding flour to keep cookies tender. Glaze only after cookies are fully cooled to prevent melting. For gluten-free, substitute flour with 1:1 gluten-free blend and chill dough thoroughly. Vegan adaptations include using coconut oil or vegan butter, flax egg, and almond milk in glaze.

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