Easy Brown Sugar Poptarts | Better than store-bought!

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: erythritol

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Erythritol reduces calories while maintaining sweetness.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is a dairy-free option.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber.

Add 2 cups of flour to a food processor.

Add 2/3 cup of very cold butter, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 8 tablespoons of ice water to the food processor.

Pulse until the mixture forms a ball of dough.

Turn the dough out onto parchment paper and form into a ball.

Roll out the dough into a large rectangle.

Place the rolled dough in the freezer for a few minutes to firm up.

Mix 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of flour, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon in a bowl for the filling.

Slice the rolled dough into squares, reserving half for the tops of the Pop-Tarts.

Spoon filling onto half of the squares, leaving space around the edges.

Place the remaining pastry squares on top and seal the edges with a fork.

Make an egg wash by whisking 1 egg with a little water and brush it onto the pastries.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Mix 2/3 cup of powdered sugar, a splash of vanilla, and water to make the glaze.

Frost the cooled pastries with the glaze.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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