Description
These Strawberry Pop Tart Sugar Cookies are a delightful twist on classic sugar cookies, filled with sweet strawberry jam and topped with colorful sprinkles. They are perfect for any occasion, from afternoon snacks to festive gatherings.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Additional:
- ¾ cup strawberry jam or preserves
- Sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream the butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Incorporate wet ingredients: Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Form the cookies: Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough, roll into a ball, flatten into a 2-inch disc, and create a small well in the center.
- Add jam filling: Fill half of the cookie discs with about 1 teaspoon of strawberry jam in the well.
- Assemble the cookies: Top each jam-filled cookie with another disc, sealing and crimping the edges with a fork.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Optional decoration: Drizzle with icing made from powdered sugar and milk, then decorate with sprinkles.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the cookies are completely cooled before decorating.
- You can customize the filling with different flavors of jam or preserves.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Strawberry, Pop Tart, Sugar Cookies, Dessert, Baking, Easy
