Homemade Pop Tarts: Easy and Deliciously Fun to Make at Home
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Learn how to make Homemade Pop Tarts that are not only easy to prepare but also deliciously fun to enjoy. Perfect for a special breakfast or snack!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 10 pop tarts
- Category: dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced
- 1/4 cup ice water
- 1 egg
- 1 cup fruit preserves or frosting (for filling)
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add the diced butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in ice water, a tablespoon at a time, until the mixture comes together.
- Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into rectangles.
- Place a spoonful of filling on one rectangle and cover with another.
- Seal the edges with a fork and place on a baking sheet.
- Brush with beaten egg and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- Experiment with different fillings like chocolate or nut butter.
- For a sweet glaze, mix powdered sugar with a bit of milk and drizzle over the cooled tarts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pop tart
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg