If you’re a fan of those iconic brown sugar cinnamon Pop-Tarts from your childhood, just wait until you try this homemade version. These flaky, buttery pastries are filled with a sweet cinnamon-brown sugar mixture and topped with a perfectly spiced glaze that melts right in. And the best part? They’re crazy easy to make with store-bought pie crusts and a few pantry staples!

Cinnamon Pop-Tarts

These homemade cinnamon Pop-Tarts are perfect for weekend brunches, after-school snacks, or a fun baking project with the kids. They pair perfectly with a hot cup of coffee or cold glass of milk. If you love nostalgic treats made from scratch, check out some of my other comfort food favorites like air fryer pop-tarts, lemon bars, or lemon hand pies—all made with simple ingredients and big flavor.

Once you see how easy it is to make Pop-Tarts at home, you’ll never want to go back to the boxed kind. They’re customizable, freezer-friendly, and honestly? A lot more satisfying than anything you’ll find in the snack aisle.

What You Will Love About This Recipe

Nostalgic flavor, made better: That classic brown sugar-cinnamon combo, but with a fresh, flaky crust.

No fancy tools or dough: Store-bought pie crust keeps it super simple.

Freezer-friendly: Make a batch, freeze some, and toast them up when you need a treat.

Customizable: Want to try apple-cinnamon or add a little drizzle of caramel? Go for it.

Quick and easy: You’ll be enjoying warm, homemade Pop-Tarts in under an hour.

Ingredients:

1 cup light brown sugar
2 Tbsp salted butter
3 tsp ground cinnamon, divided
2 9-inch store-bought pie crusts
2 Tbsp whole milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar

How to Make Cinnamon Pop-Tarts

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a medium sized bowl, combine the light brown sugar, butter, and half of the cinnamon. Use a fork or your hands to work the ingredients together until crumbly and homogenous.

Set the bowl aside and roll out both sheets of pie crust.
Cut the crusts into 3×4 inch rectangles. You can work the leftover dough into a ball, roll it back out, and cut out additional rectangles until you have 10-12.
Spoon the brown sugar filling onto half the rectangles and top each one with another rectangle of dough.

Use a fork to crimp the edges of the pop-tarts and bake for 15 minutes.

While the pop tarts are baking, prep the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, remaining cinnamon, milk, and vanilla until smooth.

Use a pastry brush to cover the top of each pop tart with glaze as they come out of the oven.

Allow to cool for 10 minutes, serve, and enjoy!

Tips & Tricks

Don’t skip crimping the edges: It keeps all that gooey filling inside and gives that signature Pop-Tart look.
Let the glaze go on warm tarts: It melts into the pastry a bit and makes each bite extra delicious.
Use parchment paper: It helps with even baking and makes clean-up a breeze.
Chill the assembled tarts before baking: Optional, but helps them keep their shape if you’ve got the time.
Customize the filling: Add a tiny bit of maple syrup, chopped nuts, or even a dash of nutmeg to switch it up.

FAQs

Yes! Once baked and cooled, wrap them in foil or plastic wrap and freeze. Just pop them in the toaster oven when you’re ready to eat.

Definitely. If you’ve got a favorite pie dough recipe, use that! Just roll it out thin and evenly.

Keep them in an airtight container at room temp for 2–3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can warm them up in the toaster or oven.

Yes! You can prep and assemble the tarts, then refrigerate them for a few hours (or overnight) before baking.

Sort of. Because they have a homemade glaze and flaky crust, it’s best to warm them in a toaster oven or regular oven instead of a pop-up toaster to avoid mess.

Cinnamon Pop-Tarts

Name: Cinnamon Pop-Tarts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 cup light brown sugar; 2 Tbsp salted butter; 3 tsp ground cinnamon, divided; 2 9-inch store-bought pie crusts; 2 Tbsp whole milk; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 cups powdered sugar

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

If you are a fan of pop-tarts, but tired of paying for them, then we have good news, these homemade Cinnamon pop-tarts are just what you have been searching for. In fact, you will no longer be buying the blue box pop tarts because these taste so much better!

Ingredients

1 cup light brown sugar
2 Tbsp salted butter
3 tsp ground cinnamon, divided
2 9-inch store-bought pie crusts
2 Tbsp whole milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a medium sized bowl, combine the light brown sugar, butter, and half of the cinnamon. Use a fork or your hands to work the ingredients together until crumbly and homogenous.
Set the bowl aside and roll out both sheets of pie crust.
Cut the crusts into 3x4 inch rectangles. You can work the leftover dough into a ball, roll it back out, and cut out additional rectangles until you have 10-12.
Spoon the brown sugar filling onto half the rectangles and top each one with another rectangle of dough.
Use a fork to crimp the edges of the pop-tarts and bake for 15 minutes.
While the pop tarts are baking, prep the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, remaining cinnamon, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
Use a pastry brush to cover the top of each pop tart with glaze as they come out of the oven.
Allow to cool for 10 minutes, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

Yield: 5-6 pop tarts

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 431Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 162mgCarbohydrates: 82gFiber: 2gSugar: 67gProtein: 2g

Melissa

I’m Melissa, the imaginative force behind Sparkles to Sprinkles, where creativity comes to life, and sprinkles of joy are scattered generously. Melissa is a proud Jersey girl who found love with a New York boy. As a mom to four wonderful boys and a few fur babies, her journey into the world of blogging began after making the life-changing decision to stay home and raise her children. Previously a dedicated workaholic, Melissa’s blog became her creative outlet and passion project. Inspired by her mother-in-law, a masterful cook renowned for her delicious home-cooked meals and legendary holiday feasts (think mouthwatering sausage stuffing), Melissa honed her culinary skills through a combination of family recipes and countless cooking classes. She often attended these classes with her son Michael, who shared her enthusiasm for cooking from a young age. Melissa’s love for learning extends beyond familiar cuisines, as she enjoys exploring international recipes in hands-on cooking classes. Her blog features a diverse array of recipes, showcasing her expertise with various kitchen appliances such as the Instant Pot, air fryer, Slow Cooker, Ninja Foodi, Instant Vortex Plus, and more. Join Melissa on her culinary adventures as she shares tried-and-true family favorites alongside exciting new discoveries!

Homemade Cinnamon Pop-Tarts That Taste Way Better Than Store-Bought