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Strawberry Pop Tart Sugar Cookies Recipe

Strawberry Pop Tart Sugar Cookies Recipe
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These Strawberry Pop Tart Sugar Cookies combine the best of classic sugar cookies with a sweet strawberry jam filling reminiscent of the nostalgic pop tart treat. Soft, buttery sugar cookies sandwich a luscious strawberry preserve center, then optionally decorated with colorful sprinkles for a fun and festive look. Perfect for dessert, snacks, or gifting during holidays.

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)
  • Optional: Icing made from powdered sugar and milk for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. This ensures even distribution of leavening agents and salt.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes. This creates a tender, airy cookie base.
  4. Add Eggs and Extracts: Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and almond extract (if using) for enhanced flavor.
  5. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients on low speed to combine without overmixing, which could toughen the cookies.
  6. Form Cookie Bases: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough per cookie and roll it into a ball. Flatten each ball into a 2-inch disc and create a small well or indentation in the center of half the discs to hold the jam.
  7. Fill with Strawberry Jam: Spoon approximately 1 teaspoon of strawberry jam into the center well of each prepared cookie base.
  8. Seal Cookies: Top each jam-filled cookie with a plain disc. Press edges together and crimp with a fork to seal the jam inside and add decorative texture.
  9. Bake: Place the prepared cookies on the baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden, signaling they are ready.
  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 milk, then sprinkle with colorful sprinkles for a festive touch.

Notes

  • Make sure the butter is softened, not melted, for the best texture.
  • Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to prevent tough cookies.
  • The almond extract is optional but adds a nice depth of flavor complementing the strawberry jam.
  • Allow cookies to cool completely before adding icing to prevent it from melting.
  • You can substitute strawberry jam with any other fruit preserves if desired.

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