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Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies Recipe

Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies

Treat yourself to a nostalgic twist with these Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies—soft, buttery, and filled with sweet brown sugar goodness in every bite!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 44 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 20
Calories 220 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Dough:

  • 2 ½ cups gluten-free 1:1 flour or all-purpose flour
  • 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
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 ½ cups dark brown sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg plus 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 whole milk

Instructions
 

  • Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and set it aside.
  • Make the Dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a stand mixer bowl with the paddle attachment, cream together butter, coconut oil, maple syrup, and dark brown sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla, egg, and egg yolk. Mix until combined.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Cover the bowl with cling wrap and set aside.
  • Make the Cinnamon Filling: Mix brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon in a small bowl until smooth.
  • Assemble and Chill: Scoop out 20 tablespoon-sized dough balls onto the prepared sheet pan. Add a small amount of cinnamon filling to each ball. Top with another 20 dough balls to make sandwiches. Gently press down to flatten.
  • Chill the cookies in the freezer for at least an hour.
  • Bake the Cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Divide the dough between the sheets, leaving space between each. Bake for 12-14 minutes, rotating the trays halfway through.
  • Remove from the oven and gently flatten the cookies. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
  • Make the Icing Glaze: Mix powdered sugar, cinnamon, salt, and almond milk until smooth. Spread about 2 teaspoons of icing on each cookie, leaving a border. Allow the icing to set before storing.

Notes

Notes:
- For perfectly shaped cookies, place a ramekin or cup over warm cookies on the sheet pan and swirl for a round shape.
Keyword Brown sugar frosting cookies, Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies, Pop Tart desserts, Soft cinnamon cookies