Description
These Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies blend nostalgic Pop-Tart flavors with a rich, cinnamon-spiced cookie base. Soft and chewy with a delightful crunch from graham crackers and melty white chocolate chips, they’re finished with a sweet cinnamon glaze for the ultimate flavorful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 brown sugar cinnamon Pop-Tarts, chopped into small pieces
- ½ cup crushed graham crackers
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Glaze
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the dough.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then add the vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spice.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing which can make cookies tough.
- Fold in mix-ins: Gently fold in the chopped Pop-Tarts, crushed graham crackers, and white chocolate chips to incorporate these unique textures and flavors throughout the dough.
- Scoop dough: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop dough onto prepared baking sheets spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow spreading.
- Bake: Bake cookies for 10–12 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown and the centers appear set but still soft.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable.
- Glaze the cookies: Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies and allow it to set before serving for a sweet finish.
Notes
- For an extra Pop-Tart flavor boost, press a few additional chopped Pop-Tart pieces onto the top of each cookie before baking.
- Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
