Description
Homemade strawberry pop tart cookies blend nostalgic breakfast treats with classic cookie comfort. Sweet strawberry filling nestles between buttery cookie layers, promising a delightful snack you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226 g) salted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150 g) white granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (150 g) light brown sugar
- 1 cup (320 g) strawberry jam
- 2 ½ to 3 cups (313 to 375 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, room temperature
- 4 tbsps (57 g) salted butter, room temperature
- 3 cups (360 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) whole milk or heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsps multicolored or red sprinkles
Instructions
- Mixing Base: Whip softened butter with white and brown sugars in a mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes, ensuring thorough incorporation and occasional bowl scraping.
- Binding Ingredients: Add egg and vanilla extract, blending until batter becomes smooth and aerated, then gently fold in salt, baking soda, and flour at low speed until dough forms a uniform consistency.
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Divide dough into 12 equal portions using a 1/4 cup measure.
- Shaping and Filling: Craft a central cavity in each dough ball using a rounded tablespoon, carefully fill with strawberry jam, seal edges completely, and reshape into smooth rounds.
- Baking Process: Position cookies on prepared sheets with adequate spacing and bake for 10-12 minutes until surfaces show subtle cracking and edges turn golden.
- Frosting Creation: While cookies cool, whip cream cheese and butter until creamy, gradually incorporate powdered sugar, then blend in vanilla and milk until frosting reaches a spreadable consistency.
- Finishing Touches: Once cookies have completely cooled, generously spread frosting and adorn with vibrant sprinkles, creating a playful pop tart-inspired aesthetic.
- Storage and Serving: Enjoy immediately or store in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 3 days, preserving their delightful texture and flavor.
Notes
- Butter Temperature Matters: Use room temperature butter for optimal creaming, ensuring a light and fluffy cookie texture.
- Jam Sealing Technique: Completely seal jam inside the cookie to prevent leakage during baking, creating a perfect pop tart-inspired center.
- Frosting Consistency Check: Adjust milk quantity gradually to achieve a smooth, spreadable frosting that’s neither too thick nor too runny.
- Cooling is Crucial: Allow cookies to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting and ensure a clean, professional finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 22
- Calories: 294
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg