Description
Pop Tart Cookies are a delightful blend of nostalgia and creativity, offering a unique twist on traditional cookies. With a soft sugar cookie base infused with vibrant chunks of your favorite Pop Tarts, these treats are perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a festive gathering or a cozy baking day at home. Each bite is chewy and bursting with fruity flavors, making them a hit among both kids and adults. Simple to prepare and fun to customize, you can choose different Pop Tart flavors to match your mood or celebration. These cookies not only satisfy your sweet tooth but also evoke joyful memories of childhood, making them an irresistible addition to any dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup softened butter
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon corn syrup
- 1 egg
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 Pop Tarts (divided)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a stand mixer bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and corn syrup; mix until light and fluffy.
- Stir in the egg until combined.
- Gradually add flour, baking soda, and salt; mix until just combined.
- Chop 6 Pop Tarts coarsely and fold into the batter.
- Scoop spoonfuls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, pressing down to about ½ inch thickness.
- Chop the remaining 2 Pop Tarts and press pieces into the tops of each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (37g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg