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Pop Tart Cookies Recipe

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Delight in these nostalgic Pop Tart Cookies, a fun twist on the classic toaster pastry. Soft, buttery cookie dough studded with chopped Pop Tarts creates a sweet, chewy texture, topped with a drizzle of colorful icing and sprinkles for a festive finish. Perfect for breakfast or a whimsical dessert treat.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 3/4 cup butter (softened)
  • 2 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon corn syrup
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 8 Pop Tarts, divided (6 chopped into batter, 2 chopped for topping)

Icing (Optional)

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons water
  • Food coloring (optional)
  • Sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookies.
  2. Prepare Dough Base: In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together softened butter and cream cheese until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  3. Add Sweeteners: Mix in the sugar and corn syrup, continuing to beat until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, ensuring a tender cookie texture.
  4. Incorporate Egg: Stir in the egg thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
  5. Combine Dry Ingredients: Add flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture, stirring just until fully combined to form the cookie dough.
  6. Mix in Pop Tarts: Coarsely chop 6 Pop Tarts and fold them into the dough, distributing the pieces throughout the batter for bursts of flavor.
  7. Shape Cookies: Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Use your palm to gently press each scoop down to about ½ inch thickness, shaping the cookies evenly.
  8. Add Pop Tart Topping: Chop the remaining 2 Pop Tarts and press these pieces into the tops of each cookie to create a decorative and flavorful topping.
  9. Bake Cookies: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are just barely golden brown. The cookies will be soft when removed but will firm up upon cooling.
  10. Prepare Icing (Optional): While the cookies bake or cool, mix powdered sugar with water until smooth. Add food coloring if desired to create colorful icing.
  11. Decorate Cookies: Drizzle the icing over cooled cookies and sprinkle with sprinkles as desired for a festive touch.

Notes

  • Allow cookies to cool completely before applying icing to prevent melting.
  • You can use any flavored Pop Tarts of your choice for different variations.
  • Pressing the dough to ½ inch thickness helps cookies bake evenly and prevents spreading.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • For a firmer texture, bake an extra 1-2 minutes, but be careful not to overbake.

Keywords: Pop Tart Cookies, Holiday Cookies, Sweet Cookies, Cream Cheese Cookies, Sweet Treat, Iced Cookies

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