Boston Cream Pie Cookie Bites (Printable Version)
Soft vanilla sandwich cookies filled with creamy custard and topped with luscious chocolate glaze — inspired by the beloved Boston cream pie.
# Ingredient List:
→ Cookie Base
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 tsp baking powder
03 - 1/4 tsp baking soda
04 - 1/4 tsp fine salt
05 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
09 - 2 tbsp milk
→ Custard Filling
10 - 3/4 cup whole milk
11 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
12 - 1 egg yolk
13 - 1 tbsp cornstarch
14 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
15 - Pinch of salt
→ Chocolate Glaze
16 - 2 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
17 - 2 tbsp heavy cream
18 - 1 tsp unsalted butter
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
03 - Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in egg and vanilla extract.
04 - Gradually blend dry ingredients into wet mixture, alternating with milk, until soft dough forms.
05 - Roll 1-tablespoon portions into balls. Place on prepared baking sheet 2 inches apart and flatten slightly.
06 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely on wire rack.
07 - Whisk milk, sugar, egg yolk, cornstarch, vanilla, and salt in saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 3-4 minutes. Cover surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate until set.
08 - Combine chocolate, cream, and butter in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth and glossy. Cool slightly.
09 - Pipe or spoon 1 teaspoon custard onto flat side of half the cookies. Top with remaining cookies to form sandwiches.
10 - Drizzle or pipe chocolate glaze over each cookie sandwich. Allow chocolate to set until firm before serving.
# Tips from hearthlykitchen:
01 -
- Three distinct textures in one bite: soft cakey cookie, silky custard, and snappy chocolate shell
- They look impressive but come together faster than youd think, perfect for last minute gatherings
02 -
- The custard must be completely cold before assembling or it will melt and make the cookies soggy
- Let the chocolate glaze cool slightly but not too much, or it wont coat smoothly
03 -
- Chill your cookie dough for 10 minutes before scooping if its too soft to handle
- A small offset spatula makes spreading the glaze easier and more even