If you grew up loving brown sugar cinnamon Pop-Tarts, these cookies will take you right back! These Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with warm cinnamon flavor, topped with a creamy brown sugar glaze that makes every bite irresistible.
Perfect for fall baking, cozy weekends, or when you want a cookie that feels like a hug in dessert form.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Inspired by the iconic brown sugar cinnamon Pop-Tart
Soft, chewy, and full of warm fall flavor
Simple to make with pantry ingredients
Creamy brown sugar glaze on top
Perfect for holidays, gifting, or cozy baking days
Recipe Overview
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Servings: 20 cookies
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup (150g) brown sugar
¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
For the Frosting:
2 tbsp butter, melted
¼ cup (50g) brown sugar
1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
2 tbsp milk
½ tsp cinnamon
½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Make Cookie Dough: Cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mixing well.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt until fully combined.
- Shape & Bake: Scoop dough (about 2 tbsp per cookie) and place on baking sheet. Flatten slightly. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden. Cool completely.
- Prepare Frosting: In a small saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar together. Remove from heat, whisk in powdered sugar, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla until smooth.
- Frost Cookies: Spread the warm glaze over cooled cookies and let it set for 10–15 minutes before serving.
Tips & FAQs
Can I make these ahead? Yes — store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Can I freeze them? Absolutely. Freeze unfrosted cookies for up to 3 months; add glaze after thawing.
Can I add filling? For extra nostalgia, sandwich two cookies with cinnamon brown sugar buttercream!
Nutrition Summary
| Serving Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sugar | Fiber |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cookie | 210 | 2g | 27g | 10g | 18g | 1g |
Disclaimer: Nutrition values are approximate and may vary based on ingredients used.
