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boston cream pie cookies Recipe

Boston Cream Pie Cookies

Soft vanilla cookies filled with silky pastry cream and topped with rich chocolate ganache transform classic pie flavors into a decadent handheld dessert.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course cookie, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 people
Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 baking sheet lined with parchment paper
  • 1 saucepan
  • 1 heatproof bowl
  • 1 whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions
 

  • Beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  • Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
  • Chill dough for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
  • Bake cookies for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  • Cool cookies completely on a wire rack.
  • Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch in a bowl for the pastry cream.
  • Heat milk to simmering, then gradually whisk hot milk into yolk mixture.
  • Return mixture to saucepan and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly until thickened.
  • Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, cover surface with plastic wrap, and chill thoroughly.
  • Heat heavy cream until simmering; pour over chocolate chips and let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Whisk chocolate and cream until smooth and let cool to spreadable consistency.
  • Slice cooled cookies horizontally and spread pastry cream on bottom halves.
  • Top with other cookie halves and dip or drizzle tops with chocolate ganache.
  • Allow ganache to set before serving.

Notes

  • Use high-quality vanilla extract for optimal flavor.
  • Make pastry cream a day ahead for easier assembly.
  • Warm ganache gently if it sets too quickly.
  • Best enjoyed the day made for soft texture.