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Easy Homemade Pop-Tarts with Brown Sugar Cinnamon Filling

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A simple and quick recipe for homemade pop-tarts filled with a rich brown sugar cinnamon filling, perfect for a comforting breakfast or snack.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (312 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 6–8 tablespoons ice water
  • ½ cup (110 g) packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar (optional glaze)
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk or cream (optional glaze)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional glaze)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups (312 g) of all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  2. Add 1 cup (227 g) of chilled, cubed unsalted butter. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits.
  3. Gradually drizzle in 6 to 8 tablespoons of ice-cold water, mixing gently with a fork until the dough just starts to hold together. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  4. While the dough chills, mix ½ cup (110 g) packed brown sugar, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional), and 2 tablespoons melted butter in a bowl until well combined.
  5. On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough into a rectangle about ⅛ inch (3 mm) thick. Cut out rectangles approximately 3 x 4 inches (7.5 x 10 cm), about 8-10 pieces.
  6. Place half of the rectangles on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the cinnamon filling onto the center of each, leaving a small border around the edges.
  7. Brush the edges lightly with water, then top with the remaining dough rectangles. Press the edges with a fork to seal, making sure no filling leaks out.
  8. Use a fork to prick a few holes in the top layer of each pop-tart to prevent puffing during baking.
  9. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the pop-tarts for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
  10. Optional: While the pop-tarts cool for about 10 minutes, mix powdered sugar with 2-3 tablespoons milk and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled pop-tarts.

Notes

Keep butter and water ice-cold to ensure flaky layers. Do not overmix dough to avoid toughness. Seal edges well to prevent filling leakage. Dock tops to prevent puffing. Watch oven closely to avoid burning. Dough can be refrigerated up to 2 days before use. Freeze unbaked pop-tarts for longer storage.

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