Strawberry Pop Tart Sugar Cookies
These Strawberry Pop Tart Sugar Cookies perfectly marry the buttery texture of sugar cookies with the fruity sweetness of Strawberry Pop-Tarts, creating a nostalgic and delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free option available
Ingredients
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1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
1 ½ cups Granulated Sugar
2 Large Eggs
2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
3 cups All-Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
½ teaspoon Salt
6 Strawberry Pop-Tarts
2 cups Powdered Sugar (for frosting)
2-3 tablespoons Milk (for frosting)
A few drops Red or Pink Food Coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Pop-Tarts by crumbling three into fine pieces and dicing the remaining
- In a bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, and stir in vanilla extract
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined
- Fold in crumbled and diced Pop-Tarts until evenly distributed
- Chill dough in plastic wrap for 30 minutes to 2 hours
- Preheat oven to 375°F and prepare baking sheets
- Scoop and roll tablespoon-sized dough balls, bake for 8-10 minutes
- Cool cookies on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack
- Whisk powdered sugar and milk for frosting, add food coloring if desired
- Frost cooled cookies and garnish with crumbled Pop-Tarts
Notes
Use room temperature butter and eggs for best results.
Chill dough to prevent spreading.
Use a food processor for even crumbles.
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