Description
Chewy brown sugar cookies inspired by the classic brown sugar Pop-Tart, filled with a cinnamon-sugar center and topped with a sweet glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- For the cinnamon-sugar filling:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2. In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- 3. Beat in eggs and vanilla until smooth.
- 4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- 5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
- 6. In a small bowl, combine filling ingredients: brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter.
- 7. Scoop 2-tablespoon portions of cookie dough, flatten slightly, place 1 teaspoon of filling in the center, and fold dough around it to seal. Roll into a ball.
- 8. Place dough balls on prepared baking sheets and bake 10–12 minutes, until golden around the edges.
- 9. Cool cookies completely before glazing.
- 10. Whisk glaze ingredients together until smooth, then drizzle over cooled cookies. Let set before serving.
Notes
- For extra Pop-Tart vibes, add a pinch of nutmeg to the filling.
- Cookies stay soft for several days in an airtight container.
- If you want a thicker glaze, reduce the milk to 1 tablespoon.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: brown sugar, pop tart cookies, cinnamon, glazed cookies