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My Favorite Pop Tarts Are…
We have a running argument in our house about the best Pop Tart flavor…is it Strawberry or is it Cinnamon Sugar. In the past I have gone back and forth. My family is divided, and depending on which day you ask, I can swing one way or the other…but ultimately I have come to the conclusion that Brown Sugar Cinnamon is tops.
My Favorite Pop Tarts Are…Making Homemade Pop Tarts is Easier Than You ThinkRecipe Ingredients For Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop TartsHow to Make Homemade Toaster Pastries…Tips for the Best Homemade Pop TartsVariation IdeasHow to Store and Reheat These PastriesCan I Freeze these Pop Tarts?Get the Recipe
When I decided to try making these homemade I went back and forth on whether or not I should make Strawberry or Brown Sugar Cinnamon first, but you can see what I settled on…it was the right call.
Making Homemade Pop Tarts is Easier Than You Think
Sure, it’s easy to just grab a box of pop tarts. But, I bet you didn’t realize how easy it is to make your own at home. I know I didn’t! I had it in my head that it would be super difficult and so not worth it. But, I was wrong – and I’m not afraid to admit it. Plus, the pastry is so flaky and buttery, and the filling is the perfect sweetness, once you have the homemade version it’s going to be tough to go back to the boxed variety. Aside from the fact that making your own toaster pastries is super easy, I love that I can control the ingredients. There’s no ingredients I can’t pronounce in here.
Recipe Ingredients For Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop Tarts
This ingredient list is oh so easy! These are all typical baking staples that I’m sure you’ve got right in your pantry! Here’s what you’ll need: For the pastry:
all purpose floursugarkosher saltcold butter, cut into cubeseggmilk
For the filling:
light brown sugarflourground cinnamonbutteregg
For the icing
powdered sugarmilkvanillacinnamon
How to Make Homemade Toaster Pastries…
You’re going to make these homemade pop tarts in three stages. First we’ll put together the pastry dough, then we’ll fill and assemble the pop tarts. And, finally, we’ll add the frosting on top!
Pastry
Filling
Icing
Tips for the Best Homemade Pop Tarts
These homemade pop tarts are better than store-bought! Follow these tips to make sure they are the best of the best:
Be sure to keep your pastry dough chilled as you are working with it. This will make it easier to form and prevent any unwanted sticking.Make sure you seal your edges nice and tight. They can easily separate and you’ll end up with your filling dripping out. Don’t forget to brush the tops of the pastries with the egg wash. This is what makes the pop tarts crispy and golden on the outside.
Variation Ideas
You can make a wide variety of pop tarts following this same method of making the pastry, filling, and icing. Fruit filled pop tarts are even easier because you can use jam as the filling, and simply omit the cinnamon from the icing. Here are some easy versions:
StrawberryBlueberryRaspberry
To make them a bit more colorful, you can add sprinkles or colored sugar to the icing after it’s been drizzled over the tarts but before it sets.
How to Store and Reheat These Pastries
You can store your brown sugar pop tarts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. There’s no need to refrigerate them. I like to reheat mine right in the toaster, just like a pop tart. They end up warm and crispy on the outside with a soft and warm center.
Can I Freeze these Pop Tarts?
Yes! These homemade pop tarts actually freeze really well. Just let them cool completely and then place them in a freezer-safe zip-top storage bag. Place a piece of parchment paper between each Pop Tart so that you can easily grab one when you are ready to reheat. Then, you can reheat them right in your toaster! PIN for later:
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2 cups all purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup cold butter, cut into cubes 1 large egg 2 tablespoons milk
Filling:
1/2 cup light brown sugar 1 tablespoon flour 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 large egg 1 teaspoon water
Icing
1 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
