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Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies

These soft cookies taste just like a warm brown sugar cinnamon toaster pastry.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· July 19, 2026
Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies
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Prep
20 minutes
Cook
12 minutes
Total
1 hour 2 minutes
Serves
12

There is something so nostalgic about the flavor of a brown sugar cinnamon pastry. These cookies capture that cozy feeling perfectly by sandwiching a sweet cinnamon filling between two soft brown sugar cookie layers.

I love making these for weekend treats or whenever I want to brighten up a rainy afternoon. My best tip is to make sure your dough is chilled before you bake so the cookies hold their shape nicely.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 and 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar for the filling
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for the glaze
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cream the softened butter and brown sugar together in a large bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy.

  2. 2

    Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.

  3. 3

    Slowly mix in the flour, baking soda, and salt until a soft dough forms.

  4. 4

    Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about thirty minutes.

  5. 5

    Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl to create the filling.

  6. 6

    Roll small portions of the dough into balls and flatten them, then add a spoonful of the cinnamon mixture into the center of half the cookies.

  7. 7

    Top with the remaining dough portions and pinch the edges to seal the filling inside.

  8. 8

    Place the cookies on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.

  9. 9

    Whisk the powdered sugar and milk together to create a smooth glaze.

  10. 10

    Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies before serving.

💡 Tips

Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. You can also freeze them for a month if you want to keep them fresh for longer. They taste great with a cold glass of milk.

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