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The Easiest Homemade Pop Tarts: Delightfully Simple and Delicious

The Easiest Homemade Pop Tarts
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Learn how to make the easiest homemade pop tarts with this delightful recipe that is simple and absolutely delicious.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 1/2 cup fruit jam or filling of choice
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk (for icing consistency)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt together.
  3. Add cold cubed butter and mix until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Stir in cold water until the dough comes together.
  5. Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into rectangles.
  6. Place a spoonful of jam in the center of half the rectangles.
  7. Cover with remaining rectangles and seal edges with a fork.
  8. Brush the tops with beaten egg.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
  10. Let cool and prepare icing by mixing powdered sugar with milk.
  11. Drizzle icing over cooled pop tarts and let set before serving.

Notes

  • Feel free to experiment with different fillings like chocolate or Nutella.
  • If you want a sprinkle of color, add some colorful sprinkles to the icing.

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