Description
Cherry Pop Tart Cookies are a delightful fusion of nostalgia and flavor, combining the chewy texture of cookies with a sweet cherry filling reminiscent of classic Pop Tarts. Topped with a glossy icing, these treats are perfect for any occasion—whether you’re enjoying them solo or sharing with friends, they’re sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup cherry pie filling (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheets, creating an indentation in each scoop for cherry filling. Cover with another scoop of dough.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg