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A stack of golden brown sugar pop tart cookies with a maple glaze drizzle and cinnamon filling showing.
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Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies

Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time37 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 320kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large eg g
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all -purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon sal t
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
  • 1/2 cup additional brown sugar for filling
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon maple extract

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a stand mixer, cream together the softened butter, 3/4 cup brown sugar, and granulated sugar for 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  • Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until fully incorporated.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
  • Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the butter mixture on low speed until a soft dough forms.
  • Prepare the filling by mixing the remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon of melted butter in a small bowl until the texture resembles wet sand.
  • Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of dough, flatten it into a disc, place 1 teaspoon of the filling in the center, and fold the edges over to seal the filling completely.
  • Roll the filled dough into a ball and place on the prepared baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the centers remain soft.
  • Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and maple extract until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies and allow it to set before serving.