Strawberry Pop Tart Cookies (Printable Version)
Jam-filled strawberry sugar cookies topped with vanilla glaze and colorful sprinkles.
# Ingredient List:
→ Cookie Dough
01 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Strawberry Filling
09 - 1/2 cup strawberry jam
→ Glaze and Decoration
10 - 1 cup powdered sugar
11 - 2 tablespoons milk
12 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
13 - Red or pink food coloring (optional)
14 - Rainbow sprinkles for decorating
# How to Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
04 - Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the creamed butter mixture, mixing on low speed just until the dough comes together. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough and flatten it slightly in the palm of your hand. Place 1/2 teaspoon of strawberry jam in the center, then cover with another tablespoon of dough. Pinch the edges together to seal completely and gently roll into a smooth ball. Repeat with the remaining dough and jam.
06 - Place the filled cookie dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
07 - Bake for 12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and a drop of food coloring if desired, until smooth and slightly thick. Spread the glaze over each cooled cookie and top with rainbow sprinkles. Let the glaze set before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- That jammy center bursting through a buttery cookie is the kind of surprise that makes people close their eyes when they bite in.
- The glaze and sprinkles turn an ordinary baking afternoon into something that feels like a celebration.
02 -
- Seal those edges like your reputation depends on it because jam will find any gap and leak out during baking.
- Let the cookies cool completely before glazing or the heat will melt your beautiful frosting right off.
03 -
- Use a cookie scoop to keep portions uniform so every cookie bakes evenly and looks consistent.
- Warm the jam slightly in the microwave for 10 seconds so it scoops and centers more easily inside the dough.