Highly Requested Strawberry Pop Tart Cookies

By Sugar Spun Run · 90 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. For the filling, whisk the 1/4 cup sugar and 2 tsp cornstarch in a small saucepan, then stir in the strawberries and lemon juice.
2. Over medium-low heat, cook, stirring often, until the berries soften and release juice. Mash until no large pieces remain.
3. Keep cooking and stirring constantly until the mixture thickens to a jelly-like consistency, several minutes.
4. Remove from heat, stir in the 1/2 Tbsp butter, transfer to a heatproof bowl, cover and refrigerate.
5. For the dough, beat the 1 cup softened butter and 1 1/3 cups sugar on high for about 1 minute until light and fluffy.
6. Beat in the eggs and 1 tsp vanilla until thoroughly combined.
7. In a medium bowl, whisk the 4 cups cake flour, 1 Tbsp cornstarch, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp baking soda and 3/4 tsp salt.
8. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet until fully combined.
9. Cover tightly and chill 30-60 minutes. Do not chill longer, or the dough becomes hard to handle.
10. Once the dough and filling are chilled and cool, scoop 1/4 cup (85 g) of dough and divide it in two. Shape each half into a shallow nest, put 2 tsp of filling in one and cover with the other. Pinch the edges closed and roll gently into a ball so the filling is fully hidden.
11. Freeze the balls on a plate for 10-15 minutes while preheating the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment.
12. Place the frozen balls on the sheet at least 2 inches apart. Bake on the centre rack at 375°F (190°C) for 14-16 minutes, until edges just turn light golden.
13. Cool completely on the sheet before icing.
14. For the icing, whisk the 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 1 Tbsp milk, 1 Tbsp corn syrup and 1/4 tsp vanilla. Add the remaining 0-1 Tbsp milk until smooth and spreadable, with a dripped ribbon that holds its shape for several seconds.
15. Spread the icing over the cooled cookies, sprinkle with nonpareils and let it set before eating.

Summarized from Sugar Spun Run's video. Watch it for the details.

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