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Homemade Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop Tarts

Homemade Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop Tarts are a nostalgic treat made even better from scratch. Imagine flaky, buttery pastry filled with a warm, cinnamon-spiced brown sugar filling and topped with a sweet cinnamon glaze. These pop tarts are far superior to the store-bought version and can be customized to your liking.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • - Rolling pin
  • - Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • - Pastry brush
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

  • #### For the Pastry:
  • - 2 1/2 cups 315g all-purpose flour
  • - 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • - 1 tsp salt
  • - 1 cup 225g unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • - 4–6 tbsp ice water
  • #### For the Filling:
  • - 1/2 cup 100g brown sugar
  • - 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • - 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • #### For the Egg Wash:
  • - 1 large egg
  • - 1 tbsp milk
  • #### For the Frosting:
  • - 1 cup 125g powdered sugar
  • - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • - 2–3 tbsp milk
  • - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • **Prepare the Pastry Dough:** In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together. Divide the dough in half, shape into discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • **Make the Filling:** In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour until well combined.
  • **Roll Out the Dough:** On a floured surface, roll out one disc of dough into a 1/8-inch thick rectangle. Cut into 3x4-inch rectangles. Repeat with the second disc of dough. You should have about 16 rectangles.
  • **Assemble the Pop Tarts:** Place half of the rectangles on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the edges with egg wash. Add a heaping tablespoon of filling to the center of each rectangle, then top with another rectangle of dough. Press the edges together with a fork to seal. Prick the tops with a fork to create vent holes.
  • **Chill and Preheat Oven:** Refrigerate the assembled pop tarts for 20 minutes while preheating the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • **Bake:** Brush the tops with egg wash and bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool completely.
  • **Prepare the Frosting:** In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, cinnamon, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Spread over the cooled pop tarts and let the frosting set before serving.