Strawberry Pop-Tart Sugar Cookies Recipe
These Strawberry Pop-Tart Sugar Cookies combine the nostalgic flavor of classic pop-tarts with the soft, chewy texture of sugar cookies. Filled with luscious strawberry jam and baked to golden perfection, these cookies are a delightful treat perfect for any occasion or a sweet snack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Sugar Cookies
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Filling
- ½ cup strawberry jam
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until the dough comes together. Avoid overmixing to maintain tender cookies.
- Chill the Dough: Divide the dough in half, flatten into discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to make rolling easier.
- Roll and Cut: On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to about ¼ inch thickness. Use a rectangular cookie cutter or a knife to cut out rectangles approximately 3×4 inches in size. Repeat with the second disc after filling.
- Fill the Cookies: Place half of the rectangles on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of strawberry jam onto the center of each. Brush the edges lightly with water to help seal, then top with the remaining rectangles, pressing edges together gently to seal the jam inside.
- Seal and Decorate: Use a fork to crimp the edges of the filled cookies, ensuring the jam doesn’t leak during baking. You can also poke a few holes on the top cookie to allow steam to escape.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your homemade strawberry pop-tart sugar cookies!
Notes
- For a crispier crust, roll the dough thinner and bake a few extra minutes.
- Swap strawberry jam with any other fruit jam of your choice.
- Make sure to chill the dough well to make handling and cutting easier.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- These cookies can be frosted or dusted with powdered sugar for extra sweetness.
Keywords: Strawberry Pop-Tart Cookies, Sugar Cookies, Strawberry Jam Cookies, Homemade Pop-Tart Cookies, Dessert Cookies
