Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies – A Sweet Throwback in Every Bite

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Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies are the perfect mashup of nostalgic breakfast treats and chewy homemade cookies. If you loved Pop-Tarts as a kid, especially the brown sugar cinnamon flavor, these cookies will bring all that joy back — in a soft, gooey, bakery-style form.

Filled with a buttery brown sugar-cinnamon center and topped with a sweet glaze, these cookies are a comforting, cozy treat for kids and grown-ups alike.

Why You’ll Love Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies

• Soft, chewy, and gooey in the center
• Full of cinnamon-sugar flavor
• Just like your favorite childhood treat — but better
• Easy to make and great for sharing
• Freezer-friendly and perfect for gifting

Ingredients

For the Cookie Dough:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

For the Filling:

• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 2 tablespoons softened butter

For the Glaze:

• 3/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon milk (or dairy-free alternative)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

How to Make Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies

Step 1: Prepare the Filling

Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, and butter until crumbly. Set aside.

Step 2: Make the Dough

Cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla and mix well. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl, then mix into wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.

Step 3: Shape and Fill

Scoop 2 tablespoons of dough and flatten slightly. Add 1 teaspoon of filling in the center, then top with another small piece of dough. Pinch the edges to seal and roll into a ball.

Step 4: Bake

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool completely.

Step 5: Glaze

Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Drizzle over cooled cookies.

Tips for Success

• Use room temperature butter for a smooth dough
• Chill dough if it feels too soft to handle
• Flatten cookies slightly before baking for even spreading
• Let cookies cool before glazing
• Store in an airtight container to keep them soft

Fun Variations

Maple Glaze

Replace milk with maple syrup in the glaze for a fall twist.

Add a Crumb Topping

Sprinkle a simple streusel on top before baking.

Pop-Tart Sandwiches

Spread cookie butter or frosting between two cookies for a true indulgence.

Make it Vegan

Use plant-based butter, dairy-free milk, and egg replacer.

Add a Crusty Edge

Roll cookie edges in cinnamon sugar before baking for extra crunch.

Serving Ideas

• Pair with a glass of oat milk or warm chai latte
• Add to lunchboxes for a fun treat
• Serve on brunch boards
• Stack and wrap as edible gifts

Storage & Freezing

• Room Temperature: Store in airtight container up to 5 days
• Freezer (Baked): Freeze baked cookies up to 1 month
• Freezer (Unbaked): Freeze stuffed dough balls and bake fresh
• Reheat: Microwave 10 seconds for soft centers

Nutrition Info (Per Cookie)

Frequently Asked Questions

Final Thoughts

Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies are the best kind of comfort food — sweet, soft, and packed with cinnamon flavor. Inspired by everyone’s favorite toaster pastry, these cookies bring joy to every bite and nostalgia with every smell.

Make them for family gatherings, after-school treats, or just because. They’ll disappear fast — and you’ll be asked for the recipe every time!

Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies

Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies are the perfect mashup of nostalgic breakfast treats and chewy homemade cookies. With a gooey cinnamon-sugar center and a sweet glaze, these soft bakery-style cookies are a comforting treat for kids and grown-ups alike.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Total Time 37 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 18 cookies

Calories 210 kcal

Ingredients

  

Cookie Dough

• 1 cup unsalted butter softened
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Filling

• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened

Glaze

• 0.75 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon milk or dairy-free alternative
• 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

 

• Step 1: Prepare the Filling
  Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, and butter until crumbly. Set aside.
• Step 2: Make the Dough
  Cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla and mix well. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl, then mix into wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
• Step 3: Shape and Fill
  Scoop 2 tablespoons of dough and flatten slightly. Add 1 teaspoon of filling in the center, then top with another small piece of dough. Pinch the edges to seal and roll into a ball.
• Step 4: Bake
  Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool completely.
• Step 5: Glaze
  Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Drizzle over cooled cookies.

Notes

Use room temperature butter for a smooth dough. Chill the dough if it’s too soft to handle. Let cookies cool before glazing. Store in an airtight container to keep them soft. Try using maple syrup in the glaze for a fall twist, or roll edges in cinnamon sugar before baking for added crunch. Make it vegan with plant-based butter, egg replacer, and dairy-free milk.

Keyword brown sugar cinnamon, glazed cookies, homemade cookies, nostalgic desserts, pop tart cookies

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