Brown Sugar Pop Tarts
These Brown Sugar Pop Tarts are a homemade version of the classic toaster pastry, filled with a rich brown sugar–cinnamon mixture and wrapped in a flaky, buttery crust. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, they taste fresher and better than store-bought pop tarts and are easy to customize.
Ingredients
For the Pastry
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter (cubed)
- 5–6 tbsp ice-cold water
For the Brown Sugar Filling
- ¾ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Icing (Optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add ice water until dough forms. Divide into two discs, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Make the Filling: In another bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, cornstarch, and vanilla until well combined.
- Roll & Fill: Roll out dough on a floured surface. Cut into rectangles. Place filling on half of the rectangles, leaving edges clear.
- Seal the Pop Tarts: Cover with remaining rectangles, press edges with a fork, and poke small holes on top.
- Bake: Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 18–20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely.
- Ice (Optional): Mix icing ingredients and drizzle over cooled pop tarts.
Notes
- You can use store-bought pie crust to save time.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg to the filling.
- These pop tarts can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for later use.
Nutrition (Per Serving – Approximate)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fat: 18 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Sugar: 20 g