Description
Delight in these Strawberry Pop Tart Cookies, a fun and indulgent dessert that combines crunchy crushed Pop-Tarts, creamy white chocolate chips, and a sweet strawberry jam center, all topped with a smooth powdered sugar glaze and colorful sprinkles. Perfect for snacking or sharing at parties, these cookies offer a nostalgic twist on a classic treat.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup crushed strawberry Pop-Tarts (about 3 pastries)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Filling & Topping
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easy.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which creates the perfect base for your cookies.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract thoroughly to enhance flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined to avoid overdeveloping the gluten, which can make cookies tough.
- Fold in Crushed Pop-Tarts and White Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the crushed strawberry Pop-Tarts and white chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
- Portion Dough and Add Jam: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop 2-tablespoon portions of dough onto the prepared sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. Make a small indentation in the center of each cookie with your thumb or a spoon, then spoon a small amount of strawberry jam into each indentation.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden. This ensures they are cooked through but still soft.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheets or wire racks to set before adding glaze.
- Make the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth to make a pourable glaze at the right consistency.
- Glaze and Garnish: Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies and sprinkle colorful sprinkles on top for a festive finish.
- Set and Serve: Let the glaze set completely before serving to avoid mess and ensure the perfect texture.
Notes
- You can swap strawberry Pop-Tarts for any flavor you prefer to customize the cookie flavor.
- For thicker, chewier cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 125 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
