Description
Wake your tastebuds up to the cozy sweetness of these homemade Cinnamon Brown Sugar Pop‑Tarts — all made easy on a sheet pan. With buttery pastry, sweet cinnamon swirl, and a quick bake (plus optional icing), they’re perfect for breakfast or an indulgent snack. Ready to bake? Let’s make breakfast bake-time fun ✨
Ingredients
For the pastry
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ tsp salt
¼ to ½ cup cold water (as needed)
For the filling
½ cup light brown sugar, packed
1½ tsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the optional icing
¾ cup powdered sugar
1–2 tbsp milk (or plant-based)
Pinch cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the dough: In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add cold water until dough just comes together. Form into a disk, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
Make the filling: Stir melted butter with brown sugar and cinnamon until evenly blended.
Assemble on sheet pan: Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C). Roll chilled dough into a roughly 12 × 16‑inch rectangle on a lightly floured surface. Transfer to a parchment‑lined sheet pan. Spread filling mixture evenly over half the dough, leaving a small border. Fold dough over to cover filling, gently pressing edges to seal.
Score and cut: Use a knife or ruler to score the top into individual rectangular pop‑tarts (e.g. 3 × 4 grid), pressing lightly to seal but not cutting through fully. Prick each with fork tines to vent.
Bake: Brush the tops with a little milk or egg wash. Bake 20–25 minutes until golden‑brown.
Ice (optional): Once cooled slightly, whisk powdered sugar with milk (and a dash of cinnamon), drizzle over the warm pop‑tarts.
Serve: Let cool completely on a rack so filling sets. Slice along scored lines and enjoy.
- Prep Time: ~20 mins (plus 30‑min chill)
- Cook Time: ~25 mins
- Category: breakfast
Nutrition
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 3g