Description
Indulgent Boston cream pie cookies blend classic dessert flavors into delightful bite-sized treats. Sweet vanilla cookies filled with creamy custard and crowned with rich chocolate glaze promise a delectable twist on the beloved New England classic.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
Baking Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling and Topping Ingredients:
- 1 package (3.4 ounces/96 grams) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) cold milk
- 3/4 cup (128 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for even cookie distribution.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined, creating a uniform dry mixture.
- Cream butter and sugar in a separate bowl until the mixture becomes light, airy, and pale, indicating proper incorporation.
- Add egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, blending until the ingredients are smoothly integrated.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to prevent overmixing.
- Using a tablespoon, scoop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, gently flattening each and creating a central indent for filling.
- Bake cookies for 8-10 minutes, watching for golden edges as an indicator of doneness. Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack and let them cool completely to room temperature for optimal texture.
- Prepare vanilla pudding by whisking pudding mix with cold milk until smooth and thickened. Refrigerate for 5 minutes to set.
- Create chocolate ganache by heating cream until it simmers, then pouring over chocolate chips and letting it rest for 2 minutes before stirring to a glossy finish.
- Fill each cooled cookie’s center with vanilla pudding, ensuring a neat and even distribution.
- Drizzle chocolate ganache over the pudding-filled cookies, allowing it to set before serving for a clean, professional presentation.
Notes
- Customize flour by substituting gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version that maintains the cookie’s delicate texture.
- Try low-fat milk or dairy alternatives when preparing pudding to reduce overall calorie content while keeping creamy consistency.
- Control cookie spreading by chilling dough for 30 minutes before baking, ensuring perfectly shaped and uniformly sized treats.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding a pinch of ground cinnamon or espresso powder to the cookie dough for subtle depth and richness.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 167
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 76 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 33 mg