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Strawberry Pop Tart Sugar Cookies

Soft sugar cookies filled with strawberry jam and topped with a sweet glaze, inspired by classic pop tarts.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 240

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp almond extract optional
  • 3-4 tbsp milk as needed
Filling
  • 1 cup strawberry jam or preserves
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch optional
  • 1 tsp lemon juice optional
Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp milk
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • few drops pink food coloring optional

Equipment

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract, mixing well.
  4. Gradually mix in dry ingredients, adding milk as needed, until a soft dough forms.
  5. Chill dough for 30 minutes. Roll to 1/4 inch thickness and cut into rectangles.
  6. Place half of the rectangles on a baking sheet. Add a spoonful of strawberry jam in the center, leaving a border.
  7. Top with remaining rectangles and crimp edges with a fork.
  8. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely on wire racks.
  9. Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Add food coloring if desired. Drizzle over cooled cookies and add sprinkles.

Notes

For best results, chill dough before baking. Use thick strawberry preserves for a less runny filling.