Brown Sugar Pop Tarts
Flaky, buttery homemade Brown Sugar Pop Tarts filled with a sweet cinnamon-brown sugar filling, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cups unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 4-5 tbsp ice water
- ¾ cups brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 cups powdered sugar (for icing, optional)
- 2 tbsp milk (for icing, optional)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (for icing, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together.
- Divide dough in half, shape into discs, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour for the filling.
- Roll out dough on a floured surface to ⅛-inch thickness. Cut into rectangles.
- Spoon filling onto half of the rectangles, leaving a border around the edges.
- Brush edges with egg wash and place another rectangle of dough on top. Press edges with a fork to seal.
- Transfer to baking sheet, brush tops with egg wash, and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool before adding optional icing.
Notes
- For a crispier texture, bake for an extra 2-3 minutes.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.