Description
Delightfully sweet and buttery Strawberry Pop Tart Sugar Cookies that combine the flaky texture of pop tarts with the fun of sugar cookies. These homemade treats are filled with luscious strawberry jam and decorated with colorful sprinkles, perfect for a nostalgic snack or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Filling and Decoration
- ¾ cup strawberry jam or preserves
- Sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set this mixture aside for use later.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. This should take about 3 to 4 minutes, ensuring a creamy base for your cookies.
- Add Eggs and Extracts: Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in both the vanilla extract and almond extract if using, to enhance the flavor profile.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined. Overmixing can lead to tough cookies, so mix gently.
- Shape Dough Discs: Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. Flatten each ball into a 2-inch disc and use your thumb or the back of a spoon to create a small well in the center of each disc for the filling.
- Add Strawberry Jam: Spoon approximately 1 teaspoon of strawberry jam into the well of half the cookie discs. This will create the delicious filling reminiscent of pop tarts.
- Assemble Cookies: Place a plain dough disc on top of each jam-filled disc, then carefully seal the edges by pinching and crimping with a fork to secure the filling inside.
- Bake the Cookies: Arrange the assembled cookies on the prepared baking sheets and bake them for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn light golden brown. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Decorate (Optional): If desired, drizzle the cooled cookies with a simple icing made from powdered sugar and milk, then add colorful sprinkles for a festive touch and extra sweetness.
Notes
- Do not overmix the dough to maintain a tender, flaky texture.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with a plant-based alternative.
- The almond extract is optional but adds a lovely nutty note that complements the strawberry jam.
- Ensure cookies are fully cooled before icing to prevent melting the glaze.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Strawberry Pop Tart Cookies, Sugar Cookies, Jam-Filled Cookies, Homemade Sugar Cookies, Strawberry Jam Cookies
