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Strawberry Pop Tart Sugar Cookies

Soft, chewy sugar cookies stuffed with a sweet strawberry filling and topped with a vanilla glaze, inspired by the classic toaster pastry.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 42 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 285

Ingredients
  

Sugar Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 egg large, room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup rainbow sprinkles
Strawberry Filling
  • 0.66 cup strawberry jam
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp water
Vanilla Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp milk or cream
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Make the filling: In a small saucepan, whisk jam, 1 tbsp cornstarch, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until thickened, 3-5 mins. Cool completely.
  2. Whisk flour, 1 tsp cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
  4. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients on low speed. Just before fully combined, add sprinkles and mix until a soft dough forms.
  5. Wrap dough and chill for at least 1 hour.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Scoop and roll chilled dough into 1.5 tbsp balls. Make a deep indentation, fill with ½-1 tsp cooled jam, and seal with another flattened dough portion. Ensure edges are fully sealed.
  8. Place on baking sheets 2-3 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are just set. Cool on sheet for 5 mins, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, 2 tbsp milk, vanilla, and salt. Add more milk as needed. Drizzle over cooled cookies and top with sprinkles.

Notes

Chilling the dough is essential to prevent spreading. Ensure the jam filling is completely cool before assembling cookies to prevent leaks. For best results, use thick, high-quality strawberry jam or preserves.