Coffin Shaped Pop Tarts
Fun and unique Halloween pastries with a flaky crust, customizable fillings, perfect for spooky celebrations!
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour Chilled butter helps achieve a flaky crust.
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, chilled and diced Ensure butter is cold for best results.
- 0.25 cup sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup cold water Add gradually to avoid overmixing.
For the Filling and Decoration
- 0.5 cup fruit jam or filling of choice Consider spooky flavors like blackberry or cherry.
- 1 tube black icing For decoration.
- to taste powdered sugar Optional for dusting.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and salt until combined.
- Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in cold water gradually until the dough comes together.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut into coffin shapes using a cookie cutter or stencil.
- Place half of the shapes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and spoon a small amount of your favorite jam in the center.
- Top with the remaining dough shapes, sealing the edges with a fork.
Baking
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before decorating.
Decoration
- Decorate with black icing or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
For best results, chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling out. Experiment with flavors, and consider using whole wheat flour for a nuttier flavor. An air fryer version can be made at 350°F for about 6-8 minutes.