Strawberry Pop Tart Cookies (Print Version)
Jam-stuffed sugar cookies with vanilla glaze and colorful sprinkles—nostalgic, quick-bake treats for sharing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cookie Dough
01 - 2½ cups all-purpose flour
02 - ½ teaspoon baking powder
03 - ½ teaspoon salt
04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - ¾ cup granulated sugar
06 - ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Filling
09 - ½ cup strawberry jam
→ Glaze and Decoration
10 - 1 cup powdered sugar
11 - 2 tablespoons milk
12 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
13 - Red or pink food coloring (optional)
14 - Rainbow sprinkles, for decorating
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar using an electric mixer until light and creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
04 - Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the creamed butter mixture, mixing on low speed just until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough and flatten it slightly in your palm. Place ½ teaspoon of strawberry jam in the center, then top with another tablespoon of dough. Pinch the edges together to seal completely and gently roll into a smooth ball. Repeat with the remaining dough and jam.
06 - Place the filled cookie dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
07 - Bake for 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and a drop of food coloring if desired, until smooth and slightly thickened. Spread the glaze over the cooled cookies and top with rainbow sprinkles. Allow the glaze to set before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The jam center melts into the cookie during baking and creates this gooey pocket that surprises you with every bite.
- They look absolutely adorable arranged on a plate with their pastel glaze and sprinkles, yet they come together with zero fussy techniques.
02 -
- Seal those edges like your life depends on it because jam will find any gap and burn on the pan, creating sticky black dots instead of a neat surprise inside.
- Let the cookies cool fully before glazing or the frosting will melt right off into a transparent puddle that never sets.
03 -
- Chill the filled dough balls for ten minutes before baking to help them hold their round shape and prevent spreading into sad little puddles.
- A tiny smear of egg white on the seam before rolling smooths the closure and gives you extra insurance against jam leaks.