Strawberry Pop-Tart Sugar Cookies Recipe
Delight in these homemade Strawberry Pop-Tart Sugar Cookies, combining a tender sugar cookie base with a sweet and tangy strawberry jam filling. These cookies bake to golden perfection with a buttery texture and fruity twist, perfect for a nostalgic snack or dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Filling
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder, then gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms. Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Roll and cut: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use a rectangular cookie cutter or knife to cut out even rectangles for the tops and bottoms of the cookies.
- Assemble the cookies: Place half of the cut-out rectangles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spoon a small amount of strawberry jam onto each, leaving a border around the edges. Lightly brush the edges with water, then top with the remaining dough rectangles and gently press around the edges to seal.
- Bake the cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy: Once cooled, enjoy these Strawberry Pop-Tart Sugar Cookies as a charming treat for breakfast, snack time, or dessert.
Notes
- Chilling the dough makes it easier to work with and helps prevent spreading during baking.
- You can substitute the strawberry jam with any other fruit jam for different flavors.
- For extra decoration, brush the tops with a simple glaze or sprinkle with sanding sugar before baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Keywords: Strawberry Pop-Tart Cookies, Sugar Cookies, Jam-Filled Cookies, Baked Treats, Homemade Cookies, Dessert Recipes
