Pop-Tarts

Recipe View Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the chilled butter using a pastry blender or two knives until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in vanilla extract. Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. (15 minutes)

Recipe View Divide the dough in half, flatten into disks, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This chilling time is crucial for preventing the butter from melting during baking. (60 minutes)

Recipe View While the dough chills, prepare the cinnamon-sugar filling: In a medium bowl, cream together the softened butter, sugar, and cinnamon until light and fluffy. (10 minutes)

Recipe View On a lightly floured surface, roll out one dough disk to 1/8-inch thickness. Use a knife or pastry wheel to cut into even rectangles (approximately 3x4 inches). Repeat with the second dough disk. (15 minutes)

Recipe View Place half of the dough rectangles on the prepared baking sheets. Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of cinnamon-sugar filling onto the center of each rectangle, leaving a small border. Top with the remaining dough rectangles. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Use a fork to crimp the edges of each pastry, sealing in the filling. Use a toothpick or skewer to poke a few holes in the top of each pastry to allow steam to escape. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown. (30 minutes)

Recipe View Transfer the pastries to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing or frosting, about 15 minutes.