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Strawberry Pop Tart Cookies

Soft Strawberry Pop Tart Cookies for a Nostalgic Treat

Delight in these soft Strawberry Pop Tart Cookies, a nostalgic treat packed with flavor and colorful sprinkles.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 sticks Unsalted Butter Make sure it’s at room temperature for easy creaming.
  • 1.5 cups Sugar Use brown sugar for a hint of caramel flavor.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Almond extract can enhance the flavor.
  • 2 large Eggs Substitute with ¼ cup applesauce for an egg-free option.
  • 0.5 tsp Salt Omit if using salted butter.
  • 0.5 tsp Cream of Tartar Not needed if using fresh baking soda.
  • 0.5 tsp Baking Soda
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Swap for a gluten-free blend if needed.
  • 5 Frosted Strawberry Pop Tarts, chopped Experiment with other flavors for a twist.
  • 0.25 cup Rainbow Sprinkles Use chocolate or themed sprinkles for variety.
For the Glaze
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Adjust for desired sweetness.
  • 8 tbsp Heavy Whipping Cream Substitute with milk for a lighter glaze.
  • 2 tbsp Additional Rainbow Sprinkles Elevate the presentation with these.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Cookie scoop
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together 2 sticks of unsalted butter and 1 ½ cups of sugar until smooth and creamy.
  3. Whisk together 3 cups of flour, ½ tsp baking soda, ½ tsp cream of tartar, and ½ tsp salt in a separate bowl.
  4. Fold in chopped Frosted Strawberry Pop Tarts and ¼ cup rainbow sprinkles.
  5. Scoop 2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie and place on the baking sheet, spacing them apart.
  6. Bake for 11-12 minutes until golden around the edges but still soft in the center.
  7. For the glaze, whisk together 2 cups powdered sugar and 8 tbsp heavy whipping cream until smooth.
  8. After glazing, sprinkle with extra Pop Tart pieces and 2 tbsp rainbow sprinkles.; allow glaze to set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for 3-4 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.

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