Jul 14

Jul 14 Classic Pop Tarts

Go back to being a kid again with our Classic Pop Tarts! The recipe is a big crowd pleaser and fun to make. They are the perfect breakfast pastry, snack or dessert!

A plate full of delicious Classic Pop Tarts!

Try different flavors, such as strawberry, raspberry or mango.

To make the Classic Pop Tarts, unroll the pie crusts, placing one crust on a prepared baking sheet. With a rolling pin, square the edges of the dough. Using a pizza cutter, divide the dough into 8 equal-sized rectangles or squares.

Crimp the dough pieces together and trim with a pizza cutter.

Place preserves in the center of 4 rectangles. For a twist, you can also use Nutella and chopped hazelnuts instead of preserves!

Spread the preserves on the dough, leaving about 1/8 inch edge. Top each with another rectangle and use a fork to crimp together the dough pieces. Trim with the pizza cutter . Repeat the steps with remaining pie dough.

Apply the egg mixture to the Classic Pop Tarts using a pastry brush. With a wide spatula, place the Pop Tarts on the prepared baking sheets at least 2 inches apart. Place about 6-8 per baking sheet.

Use a wide spatula to transfer the Pop Tarts from a baking sheet to a cooling rack.

Chill for about 20 minutes. This is an important step for the Classic Pop Tart’s signature flakey crust, because cold pastry like pie dough bakes better when cold! Bake the chilled Classic Pop Tarts until golden brown.

For the frosting, aka the best part, combine confectioners' sugar, salt, milk, and vanilla extract. Add more milk to reach desired consistency. For chocolate frosting, substitute the white milk with chocolate milk and add 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder.

Spread the frosting onto the cooled Classic Pop Tarts, placing them back onto the prepared baking sheet to dry. Decorate the frosted pop tarts with sprinkles. Enjoy!

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