How to Make Pop-Tarts® - A Step-by-Step Guide

Pop-Tarts® are a beloved breakfast pastry that has been a staple in American households for over 50 years. These rectangular, frosted pastries are filled with a variety of sweet fillings, making them a delicious and convenient morning treat for people of all ages.

Originally introduced by Kellogg's in 1964, Pop-Tarts® have since become a cultural phenomenon, with dozens of different flavors and limited-edition varieties available. Whether you prefer classic flavors like strawberry or ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chilled unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup cold water
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 pastries

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Sift flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, and salt together into a bowl. Cut in chilled butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles small peas. Add vanilla. Mix in cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until dough comes together and forms a ball.
  • Divide dough into 2 pieces and wrap with plastic wrap; chill until firm, at least 1 hour.
  • Beat softened butter, 1/4 cup sugar, and cinnamon together in a bowl to make filling.
  • Roll out dough on a lightly floured work surface to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut dough into rectangles with a knife. Drop 1 tablespoon of filling onto half of the rectangles. Cover with remaining rectangles. Press edges with a fork to seal. Poke a few holes in the top of each pastry with a toothpick.
  • Arrange pastries on the lined baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool pastries on a wire rack, about 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    323 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 61mg
    • Sodium: 237mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 25mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 40mg