Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup pop tart filling (e.g., strawberry, blueberry)
- Sprinkles or icing for decoration (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
- Whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Roll the dough into balls and flatten each slightly. Place a small spoonful of filling in the center of half the flattened cookies.
- Top with the remaining cookie halves and seal the edges.
- Place on a lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before decorating with icing or sprinkles if desired.
- Enjoy fresh or store in an airtight container for later!
Notes
Chill the dough if it becomes too soft for easier handling. For a nuttier flavor, replace part of the flour with almond meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg