Ingredients
– 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup brown sugar, packed
– ½ cup granulated sugar
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 large egg
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– ½ teaspoon baking soda
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– ½ cup fruit jam or filling of your choice
– 1 egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water, for brushing)
– Sprinkles (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
Creating these delightful Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies is easy if you follow these steps:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy and smooth.
4. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
6. Chill the Dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 15 minutes to firm up.
7. Roll Out the Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about ¼ inch thick.
8. Cut Out Shapes: Use a cookie cutter or a knife to cut out rectangles (or any desired shape) from the dough.
9. Fill the Cookies: On half of the cut-out shapes, place a small spoonful of jam or filling in the center, leaving space around the edges.
10. Seal the Cookies: Place another cut-out shape on top and gently press the edges to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges for a decorative touch.
11. Egg Wash: Brush the tops of the cookies with the egg wash for a golden finish.
12. Bake: Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
13. Cool: Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
These steps will guide you in creating scrumptious Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies that are sure to delight!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cookies
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 2g