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Brown Sugar Pop Tarts

Flaky, buttery crust, warm brown sugar filling, and a sweet cinnamon glaze on top
Prep Time12 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Keyword: brown sugar pop tart recipe, brown sugar pop tarts, homemade pop tart recipe
Servings: 12 pop tarts

Ingredients

Filling:

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Pop Tarts:

  • 2 pie crusts store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tablespoon butter for brushing tops

Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • Flaky salt optional, for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven
  • Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Make the filling
  • In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, melted butter, and salt. Stir until smooth and crumbly—it should look like a thick brown sugar paste. Set aside.
  • Prepare the crusts
  • Roll out your two pie crusts into even sheets. Layer one on top of the other to ensure even sizing, then cut into 6 rectangles per crust (you’ll have 12 total).
  • Assemble the pop tarts
  • Spoon a small amount of the brown sugar filling onto six of the rectangles, leaving a small border around the edges.
  • Top each one with another rectangle of dough.
  • Use a fork to crimp the edges closed, then poke a few holes in the top with a fork so steam can escape.
  • Bake
  • Brush the tops lightly with melted butter and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
  • Make the glaze
  • While the pop tarts bake, whisk together powdered sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and milk until smooth and creamy. Adjust consistency as needed—add a little more milk if too thick.
  • Finish and serve
  • Once the pop tarts are slightly cooled, drizzle or spread the glaze over the tops.
  • Sprinkle with flaky salt if you like that sweet-salty finish (highly recommend!).