Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop Tarts
Brown sugar cinnamon pop tarts are a delightful homemade treat that combines a flaky pastry crust with a warm, gooey filling of brown sugar and cinnamon. Perfect for breakfast or an indulgent snack, these pop tarts evoke nostalgic memories of lazy weekend mornings. With a light sprinkle of powdered sugar on top, they not only taste divine but also look irresistible. Follow this simple recipe to impress family and friends with your baking skills!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 4 tbsp milk (for icing)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour and cold butter using a pastry cutter until crumbly. Add cold water gradually until dough holds together.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl for the filling.
- Roll out half the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick; cut into rectangles (3 x 5 inches).
- Spoon filling onto half of the rectangles, avoiding overfilling.
- Top with remaining dough rectangles; press edges with a fork to seal.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place pop tarts on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before drizzling icing made from powdered sugar and milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pop tart (65g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg