Description
Delight in these Strawberry Pop Tart Cookies—a fun and flavorful twist on the classic breakfast treat. With a buttery, tender cookie crust filled with sweet strawberry jam and topped with creamy frosting and sprinkles, these cookies offer the perfect balance of texture and taste, making them an irresistible snack or dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling and Frosting
- ½ cup strawberry jam
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
- Sprinkles (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this mixture aside for later use.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer or by hand until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract into the creamed butter and sugar until fully combined, ensuring a smooth dough base.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a cohesive dough forms. Avoid overmixing to maintain cookie tenderness.
- Shape the Cookies: Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thickness. Cut the dough into rectangles or your preferred shapes. Place half of the cut shapes onto the prepared baking sheets and spoon a small amount of strawberry jam onto the center of each.
- Seal with Top Layer: Place the remaining cut dough pieces on top of the jam-covered shapes. Press the edges together gently to seal and use a fork to crimp the edges for decoration and to ensure the jam stays inside during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. This ensures the cookies are fully cooked and have a delicate crispness.
- Cool: Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on them for 10 minutes. Then transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely, preventing sogginess from trapped steam.
- Prepare Frosting and Decorate: Mix the powdered sugar with 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk to create a thick frosting. Spread this frosting on the cooled cookies and decorate with sprinkles if desired for a festive and colorful touch.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming and better dough consistency.
- Be careful not to overfill the jam to prevent leaking during baking.
- For easier sealing, chill the dough slightly before assembling the cookies.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely before frosting to avoid melting the icing.
- Sprinkles add a fun decorative element but are optional.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
