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Strawberry Pop Tart Sugar Cookies Recipe

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These Strawberry Pop Tart Sugar Cookies combine the nostalgic flavors of classic pop tarts with the delightful texture of sugar cookies. Soft, buttery sugar cookies filled with sweet strawberry jam and decorated with sprinkles make a perfect treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)

Filling and Decoration

  • ¾ cup strawberry jam or preserves
  • Sprinkles (for decoration)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined; set this mixture aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar on medium speed for about 3-4 minutes until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
  4. Add Eggs and Extracts: Incorporate the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is well mixed before adding the next. Stir in vanilla extract and almond extract if using.
  5. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined to form a dough.
  6. Shape Cookies: Scoop out 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. Flatten the ball into a 2-inch disc and create a small well or indentation in the center of each disc for the filling.
  7. Fill Cookies with Jam: Place about 1 teaspoon of strawberry jam into the well of half of the cookie discs.
  8. Seal Cookies: Top each jam-filled disc with another plain disc, pressing the edges together firmly and crimping them with a fork to seal the jam inside.
  9. Bake: Place the assembled cookies on prepared baking sheets and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  10. Cool and Decorate: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Optionally, drizzle with icing made from powdered sugar and decorate with sprinkles if desired.

Notes

  • Make sure butter is softened to room temperature for better creaming.
  • Use good quality strawberry jam or preserves for best flavor.
  • Almond extract is optional but adds a nice depth of flavor.
  • You can prepare the dough and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before baking.
  • For a glaze, mix powdered sugar with a little milk or lemon juice until smooth.

Keywords: Strawberry Pop Tart Cookies, Sugar Cookies, Jam Filled Cookies, Baking, Dessert, Sweet Treat, Homemade Cookies

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