Strawberry Pop Tart Sugar Cookies Recipe
If you love soft cookies and sweet strawberry flavor, this Strawberry Pop Tart Sugar Cookies Recipe is perfect for you.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup strawberry jam
- 1 cup powdered sugar for glaze
- 2 tablespoons milk
- Pink or red sprinkles
Instructions
Cream Butter and Sugar
- Beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This creates soft cookie texture.
Add Egg and Vanilla
- Mix in egg and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and fully combined.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Stir well to mix evenly.
Combine Wet and Dry
- Slowly add dry mixture into wet mixture. Mix until soft dough forms.
Chill the Dough
- Cover dough and chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes. This helps cookies hold shape.
Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 180°C. Line baking tray with parchment paper.
Roll the Dough
- Roll dough on lightly floured surface to medium thickness for soft cookies.
Cut Cookie Shapes
- Use round cutter or glass to cut equal shapes. Place half on baking tray.
Add Strawberry Filling
- Spoon small amount of strawberry jam in center of each cookie round.
Cover and Seal
- Place another dough round on top. Press edges gently to seal filling inside.
Bake the Cookies
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges turn lightly golden.
Add Glaze and Sprinkles
- Mix powdered sugar and milk. Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies. Add sprinkles on top.
Notes
- Do not overfill with jam to avoid leaking.
- Use strawberry preserves for thicker filling.
- Add lemon zest for fresh flavor twist.
- Use heart shaped cutter for special occasions.
- Let cookies cool completely before glazing.
- Store glaze slightly thick for better shine.
- Add white chocolate drizzle for extra sweetness.