Description
Skip the box and make your favorite childhood breakfast treat from scratch! These homemade frosted brown sugar cinnamon pop tarts feature a buttery, flaky crust, a rich cinnamon-sugar filling, and a smooth glaze that sets perfectly. They taste just like the classic — only fresher, flakier, and more indulgent.
Ingredients
For the Pastry
2 ½ cups (313g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
2 tsp granulated sugar
1 tsp salt
1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
½ cup (120ml) ice water, plus more as needed
For the Filling
½ cup (100g) packed brown sugar (light or dark)
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 Tbsp (8g) all-purpose flour
1 large egg + 2 tsp milk (egg wash)
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 Pastry: Whisk flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in butter until pea-sized crumbs form. Gradually add ice water, stirring until the dough just comes together. Divide into 2 discs, wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Roll the Dough: Roll one chilled disc into a 9×12-inch rectangle, about ⅛ inch thick. Trim edges, then cut into 9 rectangles (3×4 inches). Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill. Repeat with the second disc for the tops.
Mix the Filling: Combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour in a small bowl.
Assemble the Pop Tarts: Brush egg wash over the bottoms. Spoon 1 heaping tablespoon of filling onto each, leaving a ¼-inch border. Brush tops with egg wash, then place egg-wash-side-down over the filling. Press edges to seal and crimp with a fork.
Vent & Chill: Poke holes in tops to allow steam to escape. Chill for 20 minutes while preheating oven to 350°F (177°C).
Bake: Brush tops with remaining egg wash and bake for 25–30 minutes, until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack.
Glaze: Whisk confectioners’ sugar, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over cooled pop tarts and let set for 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Freezing: Unfrosted baked pop tarts can be frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes.
Variations: Try fruit preserves, Nutella, lemon curd, or chocolate filling instead of brown sugar cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 3 hours
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Breakfast Treat
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pop tart
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg