Recipe: Homemade Berry Pop Tarts

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while margarine is often less expensive.

mixed berries

🥗Healthier: fresh berries

💰Cheaper: frozen berries

Fresh berries can be healthier, while frozen berries are usually more affordable.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Stevia reduces calories, while granulated sugar is a more budget-friendly option.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cake flour can be less expensive.

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.

Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Pour in water a little at a time and knead briefly to get the dough to stick together.

Roll out dough on a floured surface.

Use a square or rectangular cutter to cut out as many squares as possible, removing excess dough.

Place squares onto a lined baking sheet.

Spoon a teaspoon of jam into the center of the squares.

Place a second square of dough on top of the first one and pinch edges together.

Poke the top of the dough with a fork.

Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 15 minutes.

Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.

While the pastries are baking, beat together egg white and powdered sugar, adding a bit of food coloring.

Spoon or pipe the royal icing onto the pastries.

Sprinkle with sprinkles and allow the frosting to set up.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens