Homemade Pop Tarts with Butter

These homemade pop tarts with butter have a delicious flaky crust. You'll never buy another package from the store again! The filling options are endless... chocolate, strawberry, cinnamon and sugar. These are the perfect dessert to bring to your next brunch gathering!

Prep Time: 30

Cook Time: 35

Cooling Time 1

Total Time: 2 5

Servings: 9

Ingredients

Pop Tart Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
16 tablespoons unsalted butter cold, diced
1 egg large
2 tablespoons milk
½ cup jam flavor optional

Glaze Ingredients

1 cup confectioner's sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Make the Dough

Whisk the flour, sugar, and salt together in a medium bowl. Using your hands, work the cold butter into the mixture until the pieces are no larger than a pea. Add the egg and milk to the dough until everything is cohesive.
Divide the dough in half and shape it into two round disks. Place in the refrigerator for one hour for the dough to chill.

Assemble the Tarts

Working on a lightly floured surface, roll your dough out until it is approximately ⅛ inch thick. Cut the dough into rectangles that are about 3 x 4 inches. Spoon 1 tablespoon of your preserves into the dough and place a second 3 x 4 rectangle on top. Use the tines of a fork to secure the bottom to the top.
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Bake the pop tarts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake them for 30-35 minutes, or until light golden brown Remove to a wire rack and cool completel.
In a medium bowl, combine glaze ingredients and mix until combined. Lightly pour or brush glaze on top of cooled pop tarts. Garnish with sprinkles if desired.

Heather's Helpful Hints

Always work with well-chilled pastry; otherwise, the dough will stick to the counter and tear.
Never roll out the dough by rolling back and forth over the same section. Each time you press on the same spot, more gluten develops that can toughen the dough.

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