Strawberry Pop Tart Cookies (Printable)
Buttery jam-filled sugar cookies with vanilla glaze and sprinkles, nostalgic handheld treats for sharing.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Cookie Dough
01 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Filling
09 - 1/2 cup strawberry jam
→ Glaze and Decoration
10 - 1 cup powdered sugar
11 - 2 tablespoons milk
12 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
13 - Red or pink food coloring (optional)
14 - Rainbow sprinkles for decorating
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer until light and creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
04 - Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
05 - Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough and flatten it slightly in your palm. Place 1/2 teaspoon of strawberry jam in the center, then top with another tablespoon of dough. Pinch the edges together to seal completely and gently roll into a smooth ball. Repeat with the remaining dough and jam.
06 - Place the shaped cookies onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
07 - Bake for 12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and a drop of food coloring if desired, until smooth and slightly thick. Spread the glaze over the cooled cookies and immediately decorate with rainbow sprinkles. Let the glaze set before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- That jammy center bursting through a buttery cookie will transport you straight to childhood breakfasts in pajamas.
- The glaze and sprinkles make these look bakery fancy with almost zero effort.
- Kids go absolutely wild for them and adults pretend they are not stealing extras from the tray.
02 -
- Seal those edges like your reputation depends on it because jam will find any gap and burn on the pan.
- Cool the cookies completely before glazing or the icing will melt right off into a puddle.
- Thicker jams work far better than runny preserves so strain out excess fruit chunks if needed.
03 -
- Chill the dough for thirty minutes before stuffing if your kitchen is warm because firm dough is much easier to seal around the jam.
- Use a small cookie scoop for perfectly uniform portions so every cookie bakes evenly and looks gorgeous on the tray.