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Pop Tart Cookies

Deliciously Chewy Pop Tart Cookies for Nostalgic Treats

Indulge in these Chewy Pop Tart Cookies that combine a soft sugar cookie base with classic Pop Tart flavors for a nostalgic treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 cup Sugar brown sugar preferred
  • 1/4 cup Corn Syrup
  • 1 large Egg or flax egg for a vegan option
  • 3 cups Flour all-purpose preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda make sure it's fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
For the Pop Tart Flavor
  • 8 pieces Pop Tarts divided by using 6 in the dough and 2 for topping
For the Icing (Optional)
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Water or milk for creamier icing
  • Food Coloring & Sprinkles for decorative icing

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together softened butter and cream cheese in a stand mixer until smooth and creamy (about 2-3 minutes).
  3. Mix in sugar and corn syrup until the dough is light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  4. Add the egg and beat until fully incorporated (about 1 minute).
  5. Gradually add flour, baking soda, and salt, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  6. Fold in 6 coarsely chopped Pop Tarts into the dough gently.
  7. Using a cookie scoop, place rounded dough portions onto the baking sheet and flatten each slightly.
  8. Chop the remaining 2 Pop Tarts and press them into the tops of each cookie.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.
  10. For optional icing, mix powdered sugar with water until pourable, then drizzle over cooled cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For perfect cookies, ensure butter is softened, avoid over-mixing, and use a cookie scoop for uniform sizes.

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