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Boston Cream Pie Cookies
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Boston Cream Pie Cookies

These Boston Cream Pie Cookies feature soft, chewy cookie bases filled with creamy vanilla custard and topped with glossy chocolate drizzle. Perfect for parties, gatherings, or anytime you crave classic Boston cream pie flavors in convenient cookie form.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder ensure it's fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup vanilla custard store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls (medium and large)
  • Whisk
  • Electric mixer or wooden spoon
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop or tablespoon
  • Wire cooling rack
  • Small jar or spoon for pressing indentations
  • Piping bag or small spoon
  • Microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined. Set aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar together for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Add egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat until well combined and smooth.
  5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients. Mix just until combined, avoiding overmixing.
  6. Portion and Bake: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion dough onto prepared baking sheet, leaving 2 inches between each cookie. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  7. Create Indentations: Immediately after removing from oven, press a small jar or spoon into the center of each hot cookie to create a well. Let cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes.
  8. Cool Completely: Transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool completely before filling, about 30 minutes.
  9. Fill with Custard: Once cookies are completely cool, fill each indentation with vanilla custard using a piping bag or small spoon. Be generous but avoid overflow.
  10. Prepare Chocolate Drizzle: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and vegetable oil. Microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely melted and smooth.
  11. Drizzle and Set: Drizzle melted chocolate over filled cookies in desired pattern. Let chocolate set for about 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Room temperature ingredients are essential. Cold butter and eggs create dense cookies.
  • Press indentations immediately after baking while cookies are still hot and pliable.
  • Cool completely before filling to prevent custard from melting.
  • Store filled cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Freeze unfilled cookies for up to 3 months. Fill after thawing for best texture.
  • Use fresh baking powder for proper rise and texture.