Strawberry Pop Tart Cookies (Print Version)

Buttery cookies with strawberry jam filling and sprinkles that capture the nostalgic flavor of your favorite breakfast pastry.

# Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - ½ teaspoon baking powder
04 - ½ teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1 cup powdered sugar
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)

→ Filling and Decoration

11 - ¾ cup strawberry jam or preserves
12 - Sprinkles for decoration

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 175°C and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
04 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts.
05 - Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
06 - Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough and roll into a ball. Flatten into a 2-inch disc and create a small well in the center.
07 - Fill half of the cookie discs with about 1 teaspoon of strawberry jam in the well.
08 - Top each jam-filled cookie with another disc, sealing and crimping the edges with a fork.
09 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
10 - Optionally drizzle with icing made from powdered sugar and milk, then decorate with sprinkles.

# Notes:

01 - These cookies mimic the nostalgic taste of classic Pop Tarts in cookie form.
02 - For best results, ensure butter is properly softened but not melted.
03 - Allow cookies to cool completely before adding any icing decoration.

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