Strawberry Pop Tart Sugar Cookies
Delightful cookies that combine the nostalgic flavors of strawberry jam with buttery sugar cookie dough, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg Also at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon almond extract
For the Filling and Topping
- 0.5 cup strawberry jam
- Glaze (powdered sugar and milk)
- Rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until creamy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract; mix well to combine.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop out dough and flatten it into circles, placing a small dollop of strawberry jam in the center of each circle.
- Fold the dough over to form a half-moon shape and seal the edges well.
Baking
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Allow to cool before drizzling with glaze and topping with rainbow sprinkles.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week. Refrigerate for up to two weeks or freeze for up to three months.