🎉 Introduction
If you grew up loving Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop-Tarts, get ready to fall in love all over again — in cookie form! These Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies are thick, soft, and buttery, with a warm brown sugar and cinnamon flavor in every bite.
Topped with a simple vanilla-cinnamon glaze that sets beautifully, these cookies capture the nostalgic taste of your favorite breakfast pastry — but with that homemade, melt-in-your-mouth touch.
Perfect for fall baking, cozy weekends, or any time you crave a comforting, cinnamon-sweet treat.
🧰 Equipment Needed
You’ll need:
- Mixing bowls (large and medium)
- Hand or stand mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper or silicone mat
- Cooling rack
- Whisk or spoon (for glaze)
🛒 Ingredients
Fresh Products
- 2 Large eggs
Dry & Flavoring Ingredients
- 3 7/8 cups Cake flour
- 1 1/2 tsp Baking powder
- 1 tsp Baking soda
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch
- 1 3/4 cups Light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp Cinnamon, ground
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Powdered sugar (for glaze)
Dairy
- 1 1/2 cups Unsalted butter, softened
- 2 1/2 tbsp Milk (for glaze)
👩🍳 Directions
step1:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
step2:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
step3:
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy — about 3 minutes.
step4:
Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and well combined.
step5:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a thick, soft dough forms.
step6:
Scoop large 2-tablespoon portions of dough and roll them into smooth balls. Place them onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
step7:
Flatten each cookie slightly with your fingers or the back of a spoon to form thick discs.
step8:
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
step9:
Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
step10:
Prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, milk, and a small pinch of cinnamon (optional) until smooth. The glaze should be thick but pourable.
step11:
Drizzle or spread the glaze over cooled cookies and let it set for about 20 minutes before serving.
🍽️ Servings & Timing
- Makes: About 20–22 cookies
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Bake time: 10–12 minutes
- Cooling & glazing: 30 minutes
- Total time: ~1 hour
🧊 Storage & Reheating
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- Freeze unglazed cookies for up to 2 months.
- Warm in the microwave for 6–8 seconds for that fresh Pop-Tart feel!
🥄 Variations
- Maple Glaze: Add 1 tsp maple syrup to the glaze for deeper flavor.
- Brown Butter Version: Brown half the butter before mixing for a rich, nutty taste.
- Stuffed Cookies: Add a spoonful of cinnamon sugar filling inside each dough ball before baking.
- Frosted Cinnamon Swirl: Mix cinnamon directly into the glaze for a marbled look.
- Mini Pop-Tart Bites: Make smaller cookies and drizzle with glaze for a bite-sized treat.
❓ 10 FAQs
1. Can I use all-purpose flour instead of cake flour?
Yes, but the texture will be slightly denser — cake flour keeps them extra soft.
2. Can I chill the dough?
Yes! Chilling for 30 minutes makes the cookies thicker and prevents spreading.
3. Can I use salted butter?
Yes, just reduce the added salt to 1/2 tsp.
4. Why add cornstarch?
It helps make the cookies soft, tender, and thick.
5. Can I skip the glaze?
You can, but it adds the signature Pop-Tart flavor!
6. Can I make them gluten-free?
Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and check your baking powder brand.
7. Why did my cookies spread too much?
Your butter may have been too soft — chill dough briefly next time.
8. Can I make them ahead of time?
Yes — bake, cool, and store for up to 2 days before glazing.
9. Can I freeze glazed cookies?
Yes, but the glaze may slightly lose its shine — freeze in layers with parchment.
10. Can I add a filling?
Yes! Add a small spoonful of brown sugar-cinnamon paste between two dough discs for a true Pop-Tart vibe.
🏁 Conclusion
These Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies take everything you love about classic Pop-Tarts and transform it into a rich, buttery cookie. Soft, chewy, and loaded with warm cinnamon sweetness, they’re the perfect nostalgic treat for cozy days or holiday cookie trays.
Pair them with a cup of milk or coffee, and enjoy that irresistible bakery-style comfort — right from your own kitchen.
Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies – Soft, Buttery & Filled with Cinnamon Goodness
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy — about 3 minutes.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a thick, soft dough forms.
- Scoop large 2-tablespoon portions of dough and roll them into smooth balls. Place them onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each cookie slightly with your fingers or the back of a spoon to form thick discs.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, milk, and a small pinch of cinnamon (optional) until smooth. The glaze should be thick but pourable.
- Drizzle or spread the glaze over cooled cookies and let it set for about 20 minutes before serving.
Notes
Yes, but the texture will be slightly denser — cake flour keeps them extra soft. 2. Can I chill the dough?
Yes! Chilling for 30 minutes makes the cookies thicker and prevents spreading. 3. Can I use salted butter?
Yes, just reduce the added salt to 1/2 tsp. 4. Why add cornstarch?
It helps make the cookies soft, tender, and thick. 5. Can I skip the glaze?
You can, but it adds the signature Pop-Tart flavor! 6. Can I make them gluten-free?
Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and check your baking powder brand. 7. Why did my cookies spread too much?
Your butter may have been too soft — chill dough briefly next time. 8. Can I make them ahead of time?
Yes — bake, cool, and store for up to 2 days before glazing. 9. Can I freeze glazed cookies?
Yes, but the glaze may slightly lose its shine — freeze in layers with parchment. 10. Can I add a filling?
Yes! Add a small spoonful of brown sugar-cinnamon paste between two dough discs for a true Pop-Tart vibe. 🏁 Conclusion These Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies take everything you love about classic Pop-Tarts and transform it into a rich, buttery cookie. Soft, chewy, and loaded with warm cinnamon sweetness, they’re the perfect nostalgic treat for cozy days or holiday cookie trays. Pair them with a cup of milk or coffee, and enjoy that irresistible bakery-style comfort — right from your own kitchen.
