Description
Forget the box—these homemade pop-tarts are buttery, flaky, and bursting with rich brown sugar cinnamon flavor. Topped with a cinnamon glaze that sets just right, they taste like childhood mornings—but better. Whether you’re baking for brunch, dessert, or a nostalgic treat, these are pure comfort in every bite.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
2½ cups (313g) all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
2 tsp granulated sugar
1 tsp salt
1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, chilled & cubed
½ cup (120ml) ice water (add more if needed)
For the Filling:
½ cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp (8g) all-purpose flour
Egg Wash:
1 large egg + 2 tsp milk (whisked together)
For the Glaze:
¾ cup (90g) confectioners’ sugar, sifted
1 tbsp (15ml) milk (plus more as needed)
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
Make the Dough:
In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, and salt.
Cut in chilled butter with a pastry cutter or fork until crumbly.
Slowly add ice water, mixing until dough comes together.
Divide dough in half, shape into discs, wrap, and chill for 1 hour.
Prepare Filling:
Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour in a small bowl.
Roll & Assemble:
On a floured surface, roll each dough disc to ⅛-inch thickness. Cut into rectangles (approx. 3×4 inches).
Place half of the rectangles on a lined baking sheet. Spoon filling into the center (about 1–1½ tbsp).
Brush edges with egg wash, then top with remaining dough pieces. Press edges with a fork to seal.
Chill assembled pop-tarts in the fridge for 15–20 minutes.
Bake:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush tops with remaining egg wash.
Bake 22–26 minutes or until lightly golden. Cool completely.
Make the Glaze:
Mix all glaze ingredients until smooth. Add more milk for a thinner consistency if needed.
Spoon glaze over cooled pop-tarts and let set.
- Prep Time: 1 hr (plus chill)
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Calories: ~320
- Sugar: 20g
- Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Protein: 3g