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Homemade Chocolate Pop Tarts (Lunchbox Edition)

A delicious, homemade version of a childhood favorite! Perfectly flaky chocolate crust filled with rich ganache and topped with a sweet glaze. Great for lunchboxes or a special treat.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 10 pop tarts
Calories 536 kcal

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Rolling Pin

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Crust

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup natural cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp table salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter very cold, cubed
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Chocolate Filling

  • 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 Tbsp salted butter
  • 2 Tbsp heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 Tbsp powdered sugar

Egg Wash & Glaze

  • 1 large egg beaten with 1 tsp water
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 Tbsp natural cocoa powder
  • 2 Tbsp milk
  • 1 Tbsp light corn syrup
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Make the crust: In a food processor, pulse flour, cocoa, sugar, and salt. Add cold butter cubes and pulse until it looks like coarse crumbs. Add sour cream and pulse again until the dough just starts to stick together. Flatten into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  • Prepare the filling: In a microwave-safe bowl, heat chocolate chips, butter, and cream in 25-second bursts, stirring until smooth. Stir in vanilla and powdered sugar. Set aside to cool and thicken.
  • Preheat & roll: Set oven to 400°F. On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough to about 1/8–1/4 inch thick. Cut into rectangles (about 2.5x4 inches).
  • Assemble: Place one rectangle on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush lightly with egg wash. Add a rounded teaspoon of filling in the center. Top with another rectangle. Press edges with a fork to seal. Brush the top with more egg wash. Poke 6–8 small holes in the top with a toothpick.
  • Bake: Bake for 15–17 minutes. Let cool completely on the baking sheet.
  • Glaze & decorate: Whisk together powdered sugar, cocoa, milk, corn syrup, and vanilla until smooth. Spoon over cooled pop tarts. Add sprinkles right away. Let the glaze set before packing.

Notes

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
  • Calories: 536 kcal
  • Total Carbs: 60g
  • Net Carbs: 57g
  • Fats: 32g
  • Protein: 6g
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