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Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop-Tarts

Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop-Tarts come with the best homemade filling and sweet glaze, the perfect breakfast to whip up in less than an hour!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Chill Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 8 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 651kcal

Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 cup cold salted butter cut into cubes
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup cold water

For the filling:

  • ½ cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

For the glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1-2 tablespoons whole milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Place the flour and sugar into a food processor. Pulse a few times to combine.
  • Add the cold cubed butter and pulse until combined, the butter should be broken up and there should be no butter pieces larger than a pea.
  • Add the vanilla. Slowly stream in the water while the food processor is running. You want the crust to just come together, do not overmix.
  • Form the crust into a ball and cover with plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes to chill.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large sheet tray with parchment paper, and set it aside.
  • Make the filling by stirring together the brown sugar, butter, flour, and cinnamon until fully combined and set aside.
  • On a lightly floured clean work surface, roll out the dough into a 1/4th inch thick rough rectangle shape.
  • Using a 3x4 inch rectangle cookie cutter or something of similar size, cut out rectangles from the dough. You will need to roll out the scraps of dough again to cut more rectangles. We need 12 pieces.
  • Place 6 of the crusts onto the prepared sheet tray, not touching.
  • Place just under 2 tablespoons of the filling into the center of each crust with a ¼ inch border.
  • Top with another crust and gently press down the edges. Take a fork and press the edges together to seal. Take the same fork and make 6 rows of ventilation holes over the center of the tarts.
  • Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown. Let cool completely.
  • For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, cinnamon, milk, and vanilla extract. We want the glaze very thick but still pourable. Start with 1 tablespoon of the milk and add a little more at a time until the desired consistency.
  • Place the tarts onto a wire rack over a sheet tray to catch any drips. Spoon the glaze on top of the tarts. Let the glaze set for 20 minutes.

Notes

  1. I don't recommend toasting these, but if you want them warm try microwaving them. 
  2. You can freeze these treats for later, see my tips on how to do that above. 
  3. I like to make a large double or even triple batch of these to have plenty of extra to enjoy or freeze them for later. 
  4. You can swap the filling out for different flavors if desired, see some of my suggestions above.
  5. Want to add a nice twist to your filling? Try adding some ground nutmeg.
  6. If you don't want to make the crusts, you can use premade pie dough. I would grab 2 crusts just to make sure you have enough. 

Nutrition

Calories: 651kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 267mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 1010IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 3mg