Strawberry Pop Tart Cookies (Printable View)
Butter-rich sugar cookies filled with strawberry jam, glazed and topped with sprinkles for a nostalgic sweet bite.
# Ingredient List:
→ Cookie Dough
01 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Filling
09 - 1/2 cup strawberry jam
→ Glaze and Decoration
10 - 1 cup powdered sugar
11 - 2 tablespoons milk
12 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
13 - Red or pink food coloring (optional)
14 - Rainbow sprinkles, for decorating
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer until light and creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
04 - Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough and flatten it slightly in your palm. Place 1/2 teaspoon of strawberry jam in the center, then top with another tablespoon of dough. Pinch the edges together to seal completely and gently roll into a smooth ball. Repeat with the remaining dough and jam.
06 - Place the filled cookie dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
07 - Bake for 12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and a drop of food coloring if desired, until smooth and slightly thickened. Spread the glaze over the cooled cookies and decorate with rainbow sprinkles. Allow the glaze to set before serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The look on everyones face when they bite into a cookie and find a hidden pocket of strawberry jam is absolutely priceless.
- They capture everything you loved about Pop Tarts but in a soft, buttery homemade cookie form.
02 -
- Seal those cookie edges like your reputation depends on it because jam will find any gap and burn on the pan.
- Let the cookies cool completely before glazing or the glaze will melt right off into a sticky puddle.
03 -
- Chill the dough for fifteen minutes before shaping if your kitchen is warm because firm dough is far easier to seal around the jam.
- A tiny pinch of cinnamon in the dough adds a barely there warmth that makes people ask what your secret ingredient is.