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Strawberry Pop Tart Cookies

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Delight in these Strawberry Pop Tart Cookies featuring a flaky crust, sweet strawberry filling, and a drizzle of icing for a nostalgic treat with a homemade twist.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup strawberry jam
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar.
  2. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Beat the egg and vanilla extract together and add to the flour mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
  4. Divide the dough into two equal portions, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. Roll out one portion of the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness.
  7. Cut dough into rectangles (about 3 x 2 inches). Place half on baking sheets.
  8. Spread about 1 teaspoon of strawberry jam on each rectangle, leaving edges clear.
  9. Roll out the second portion of dough and cut rectangles to match. Place on top of jam-covered rectangles and gently press edges to seal.
  10. Use a fork to crimp edges and poke a few holes in the top of each cookie to vent.
  11. Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown around the edges.
  12. While cookies cool, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make icing.
  13. Drizzle icing over cooled cookies and let set before serving.

Notes

For an extra festive touch, sprinkle colored sugar on top before baking or swap strawberry jam for other favorite fruit preserves.

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