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Cinnamon Sugar Pop Tarts with Chocolate Drizzle

Flaky homemade pop tarts filled with cinnamon sugar and topped with chocolate ganache, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 pop tarts
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385

Ingredients
  

Pastry
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 0.25 cup ice water plus more if needed
  • 1 egg for egg wash
Cinnamon Sugar Filling
  • 0.33 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
Chocolate Drizzle
  • 0.5 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 3 tbsp heavy cream
Topping
  • coarse sugar for sprinkling
  • powdered sugar optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Pastry cutter
  • Rolling pin
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire rack
  • Fork

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Add cold cubed butter and work into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces.
  2. Gradually add ice water one tablespoon at a time, mixing with a fork until dough just comes together. Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Prepare cinnamon sugar filling by combining granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cornstarch in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  5. Divide chilled dough in half. Roll out each half to 1/8-inch thickness and cut into 3x4 inch rectangles.
  6. Place half the rectangles on prepared baking sheets. Spoon 1.5 tablespoons cinnamon sugar filling onto center of each, leaving 1/2-inch border.
  7. Beat egg with 1 tablespoon water. Brush borders with egg wash, then top with remaining pastry rectangles.
  8. Press edges firmly with a fork to seal. Poke a few small holes in tops with a toothpick. Brush tops with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
  10. For chocolate drizzle, heat heavy cream until steaming. Pour over chocolate chips, let sit 1 minute, then stir until smooth. Cool 5-10 minutes until slightly thickened.
  11. Drizzle chocolate over cooled pop tarts in zigzag pattern. Let set for 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. Can be frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat in 350°F oven for 5-10 minutes to restore crispness.