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Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies

Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies

Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies are soft, chewy cookies filled with a cinnamon-brown sugar center and topped with a sweet glaze—just like your favorite toaster pastry in cookie form!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time: 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 18 Cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

For the Dough:
  • 2 ½ cups gluten-free 1:1 flour or use all-purpose if preferred
  • ¾ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¾ tsp kosher salt
  • 1 ½ sticks unsalted butter softened
  • ¼ cup coconut oil room temperature, not liquid
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 ½ cups dark brown sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk room temperature
For the Cinnamon Filling:
  • ¼ cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
For the Icing Glaze:
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3 tbsp almond milk or use whole milk

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand or stand mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
  • Cookie scoop or tablespoon
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

Step 1: Mix the Dough
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set it aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, coconut oil, and brown sugar until it looks fluffy — about 2–3 minutes. Add in the maple syrup, vanilla, egg, and egg yolk. Mix until everything’s smooth.
  3. Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet. Don’t overmix — just blend until the dough comes together.
Step 2: Make the Cinnamon Filling
  1. Stir the dark brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter in a small bowl until it forms a thick, sugary paste.
Step 3: Assemble
  1. Scoop a tablespoon of cookie dough, flatten it slightly in your hand, and add a small dollop of the cinnamon filling. Top with another tablespoon of dough and pinch the edges to seal. Roll gently to smooth it out.
  2. Place the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Chill for 20 minutes.
Step 4: Bake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake cookies for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers still look soft. Let them sit on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then move to a cooling rack.
Step 5: Glaze
  1. Once the cookies are cool, whisk the powdered sugar, cinnamon, salt, and almond milk until smooth. Drizzle over each cookie and let it set for 10–15 minutes.