Description

A playful twist on classic cookies, this recipe features rich brown sugar cookie dough with delightful crumbles of Pop Tart, all transformed into a whimsical castle design. Perfect for parties or when you’re in the mood for a fun, dessert treat, this recipe combines homey flavors with creative decoration.

Ingredients

For the Cookie Dough:
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Pop Tart Mix-In:
• 2 Pop Tarts (any flavor of your choice), coarsely crumbled

For the Castle Decoration:
• Royal icing (store-bought or homemade)
• Assorted sprinkles, candy pieces, and edible glitter

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Instructions

Preheat & Prepare:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Make the Dough:
In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture until just combined.
Incorporate the Pop Tart:
Gently fold in the crumbled Pop Tart pieces until evenly distributed. The mix will add a subtle fruity crunch and extra flavor to your cookies.
Shape the Castle:
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. For a castle theme, press and shape some cookies to form towers or walls. You can use extra dough to create additional architectural details if desired.
Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden. (They may appear slightly underdone in the center, which is perfect for a soft texture.)

Cool & Decorate:
Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, use royal icing and assorted candies to decorate and assemble your cookies into a castle design.

Notes

The castle design is flexible—feel free to get creative with shapes and decorations.
For a sturdier structure, consider baking extra flat cookies to serve as the “base” pieces.
Store any undecorated cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days, and decorate right before serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 150 kcal150 kcal
Sugar: 10 g
Sodium: 100 mg
Fat: 8 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 2 g
Cholesterol: 20 mg