Description
These Strawberry Pop Tart Sugar Cookies are a delightful fusion of soft, chewy cookie texture and the sweet, fruity flavor of ripe strawberries. Each bite is a burst of creamy frosting and a hint of buttery goodness, reminiscent of your favorite childhood treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cookies:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Strawberry Filling:
- 1 cup strawberry jam
- For the Frosting:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Using a cookie scoop, drop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Make a small indentation in the center of each cookie and fill with about 1 teaspoon of strawberry jam.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the frosting, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies and top with sprinkles if desired.
Notes
- Make-ahead: The cookie dough can be prepared and refrigerated for up to 3 days before baking.
- Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Substitutions: Use raspberry or blueberry jam for a different flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 100 milligrams
- Fat: 7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
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