Description
These Strawberry Pop Tart Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic toaster pastries. Soft, buttery cookies filled with strawberry jam and topped with a sweet glaze, they make a fun and nostalgic treat for all ages.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup chopped strawberry Pop-Tarts (about 2 pastries)
- 1/4 cup strawberry jam
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- red or pink sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in chopped Pop-Tarts.
- Form Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto baking sheets. Make an indent in each dough ball and add strawberry jam.
- Bake: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- Make Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Drizzle over cooled cookies and add sprinkles.
Notes
- You can use raspberry or cherry jam as substitutes.
- For added texture, include white chocolate chips or crushed freeze-dried strawberries in the dough.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
