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Boston Cream Pie Cookie Bites

A close-up stack of two Boston Cream Pie Cookie Bites filled with vanilla cream and topped with rich chocolate ganache.
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Small, handheld cookies that capture the vanilla custard and chocolate glaze flavors of a classic Boston Cream Pie.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup pastry cream or thick vanilla pudding (store-bought or homemade)
  • 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to form a soft dough.
  4. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass.
  5. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. Prepare the chocolate ganache: Place the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until it just begins to simmer. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for 5 minutes. Stir until smooth, then stir in the 1 tablespoon of butter. Let the ganache cool slightly until it thickens to a spreadable consistency.
  7. To assemble the bites, spread a generous teaspoon of pastry cream onto the flat side of one cooled cookie. Top with a second cookie to create a sandwich.
  8. Dip the top half of each sandwich cookie into the slightly cooled chocolate ganache, or drizzle the ganache over the top. Allow the chocolate to set before serving.

Notes

  • For a thicker filling, chill the pastry cream for at least 30 minutes before assembling the cookies.
  • If you prefer a dipped cookie, make the cookies slightly larger and use a thick, chilled vanilla buttercream instead of pastry cream for better structural support.
  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best ganache flavor.

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