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Delicious homemade Pop Tart Cookie Bars with colorful frosting and sprinkles

Pop Tart Cookie Bars

A warm, buttery bar filled with a gooey Pop Tart center, perfect for make-ahead breakfasts and sharing at parties.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cookie base
  • 1 cup butter, softened For best flavor, use unsalted European-style butter.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed Dark brown sugar provides a richer flavor.
  • 2 large eggs Use room temperature for easier mixing.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour Spoon into the cup for an accurate measurement.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup Pop Tart filling of your choice Use whole filling for signature taste.
  • 1 cup icing (optional, for drizzle) Drizzle for a bakery-style finish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish thoroughly.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and slightly pale.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing fully after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture until a soft cookie dough forms.
  5. Reserve 1 cup of cookie dough for the topping, then press the remaining dough evenly into the prepared pan to form the base layer.
  6. Spread 1 cup of Pop Tart filling evenly over the cookie dough layer, leaving a little margin at the edges to prevent overflow.
  7. Crumble the reserved dough evenly over the filling in small to medium-sized pieces.
Baking
  1. Bake the assembled bars for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are set.
  2. Allow the pan to cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into squares.
  3. If using icing, drizzle it over cooled bars with a spoon or piping bag.

Notes

Store bars in an airtight container for up to 5 days. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.