Description
Strawberry pop tart cookies blend nostalgic childhood flavors with classic cookie comfort. Crisp edges and gooey strawberry filling create a playful dessert that brings sweet memories to life for anyone craving a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (226 grams) salted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150 grams) white granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (150 grams) light brown sugar
- 2 ½ to 3 cups (313 to 375 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (320 grams) strawberry jam
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Frosting Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, room temperature
- 4 tablespoons (57 grams) salted butter, room temperature
- 3 cups (360 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) whole milk or heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons multicolored or red sprinkles
Instructions
- Cream softened butter with white and brown sugars in a mixer until the mixture becomes airy and pale, approximately 3 minutes, periodically scraping bowl sides.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla extract, mixing until the batter appears fluffy and uniform.
- Gently fold in salt and baking soda, then gradually introduce flour at low speed until the dough reaches a smooth, cohesive consistency.
- Heat oven to 350°F and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Portion dough into 12 equal spheres using a 1/4 cup measuring tool.
- Create a deep cavity in each dough ball’s center using a rounded tablespoon.
- Carefully fill each indentation with strawberry jam, sealing edges completely and reshaping into smooth rounds.
- Arrange dough balls on prepared sheets, maintaining adequate spacing between cookies.
- Bake single sheet for 10-12 minutes until surface develops subtle cracking.
- While cookies bake, whip cream cheese and butter until creamy and integrated.
- Gradually mix powdered sugar into the butter mixture, then blend in vanilla and milk until frosting reaches spreadable consistency.
- Allow cookies to cool thoroughly on baking sheets.
- Generously coat each cooled cookie with prepared frosting.
- Embellish with vibrant sprinkles for a playful, pop tart-inspired appearance.
- Serve immediately or preserve in sealed container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Jam-filling requires careful sealing to prevent leakage during baking, so press edges gently and smooth out any visible cracks.
- Chilling dough for 30 minutes before filling can help prevent spreading and maintain cookie shape.
- Use room temperature ingredients, especially butter and egg, to ensure smooth and even cookie texture.
- Bake one sheet at a time for consistent heat distribution and perfectly golden-brown cookies.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting and maintain decorative appearance.
- Store cookies in single layers with parchment paper between them to preserve sprinkle decoration and prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg