Description
Soft and chewy cookies inspired by Brown Sugar Pop-Tarts, filled with a cinnamon-sugar center and topped with a smooth vanilla glaze and a hint of cinnamon. Perfect for a nostalgic treat or cozy dessert.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
For the Filling:
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
For the Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Extra cinnamon for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract; beat until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour to make the filling.
- Scoop the cookie dough into 2-tablespoon portions and flatten each slightly.
- Place about 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of half the dough pieces. Top with another flattened dough piece, pinch edges to seal, and gently shape into a round cookie.
- Arrange cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth to make the glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies and optionally dust with extra cinnamon.
Notes
Add maple extract to the glaze for a fall twist.
Try alternate fillings like apple butter or Nutella.
Use smaller dough portions for bite-sized cookies and adjust baking time accordingly.
Top glazed cookies with festive sugar for holidays.
Store in an airtight container with a slice of bread to retain moisture.
Freeze unglazed cookies for up to 2 months and glaze after thawing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
