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Homemade Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop Tarts

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Homemade Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop Tarts are a nostalgic treat featuring a buttery, flaky crust, warm cinnamon-sugar filling, and a sweet glaze. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, they’re fresher and more flavorful than store-bought versions.

Ingredients

  • For the pastry:
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 large egg
  • 2–4 tablespoons ice water
  • For the filling:
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • For the egg wash:
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon milk or water
  • For the frosting:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk or cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Add egg and ice water, mixing just until dough forms. Divide into two discs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  3. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour for the filling. Set aside.
  4. Roll out one disc of dough to 1/8 inch thick on a floured surface. Cut into 3×4 inch rectangles. Repeat with second disc.
  5. Place half the rectangles on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Add a spoonful of filling to the center of each.
  6. Brush edges with egg wash. Top with remaining rectangles, press edges with a fork to seal, and poke holes in the tops.
  7. Refrigerate assembled pop tarts for 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  8. Brush tops with egg wash. Bake 22–26 minutes or until golden. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
  9. Whisk together powdered sugar, milk or cream, vanilla, and optional cinnamon to make frosting. Adjust consistency as needed.
  10. Once pop tarts are cool, drizzle or spread frosting on top. Let set before serving or storing.

Notes

Ensure edges are sealed tightly to prevent filling leakage. Unfrosted pop tarts can be toasted; frosted ones should be reheated in an oven or toaster oven.Chill assembled pop tarts before baking for best results.For a heartier crust, substitute half the flour with whole wheat flour.

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