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Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop-Tarts

Delicious Homemade Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop-Tarts

Enjoy these delightful Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop-Tarts made with simple ingredients for a sweet treat any time of day.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 16 pop tarts
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour or additional all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup cold salted butter cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 egg beaten for brushing
Frosting
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • cinnamon sugar for sprinkling optional
  • coarse salt for sprinkling optional

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • food processor
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking Sheets
  • parchment paper
  • whisk

Method
 

Filling Preparation
  1. In a bowl, combine all ingredients for the filling.
Dough Preparation
  1. In a food processor, combine the flours, cinnamon, and butter. Pulse until the mixture forms pea-sized balls. Add cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough forms a ball. If dry, add 1-2 tablespoons additional water.
  2. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and roll into 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into rectangles, about 4 x 3 inches. Place a rounded tablespoon of filling on one half, leaving a 1/4 inch border. Brush edges with beaten egg. Fold the other half over the filling and seal the edges by crimping with a fork. Repeat with all dough.
Baking
  1. Place pop tarts on parchment-lined baking sheets. Poke a few holes on top with a fork. Cover and chill in the fridge for 1 hour or freeze for 20 minutes.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Bake pop tarts for 15-20 minutes, until golden. Cool completely before frosting.
Frosting
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and 3 tablespoons water until smooth. If too thick, thin with 1-2 tablespoons additional water.
  2. Spoon a thin layer of frosting on top of cooled pop tarts. Allow to harden, uncovered for about 2 hours. Sprinkle with salt or sugar if desired. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pop tartCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the filling with chocolate chips or different extracts like almond or maple for unique variations.

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