Description
Boston Cream Pie Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic Boston Cream Pie dessert, featuring soft, buttery cookies sandwiching a rich vanilla whipped cream filling, all generously coated in a smooth, glossy chocolate glaze. These cookies combine the best elements of cake, cream, and chocolate into a handheld treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Cream Filling
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Glaze
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed. Beat until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes, which helps create tender cookies.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to ensure even incorporation. Stir in the vanilla extract until fully combined for a fragrant base.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined, avoiding overmixing to maintain cookie tenderness.
- Chill Dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up the dough, making it easier to scoop and shaping better during baking.
- Prepare Cream Filling: In a medium bowl, pour the heavy cream and add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Using a hand mixer, whip the cream until stiff peaks form, about 3-5 minutes. Be careful not to overwhip to prevent the cream from becoming grainy.
- Chill Cream: Set the whipped cream filling aside in the refrigerator to keep it cool and firm while baking cookies.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Scoop Dough: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to prevent spreading into each other.
- Bake Cookies: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked which ensures softness inside.
- Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, preventing breakage.
- Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and vegetable oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth, about 1-2 minutes total.
- Cool Chocolate: Let the melted chocolate cool slightly so it thickens a bit, avoiding a runny glaze that won’t set properly.
- Assemble Cookies: Take one cookie and place a generous dollop of the whipped cream filling on the flat side of the cookie.
- Create Sandwiches: Top with another cookie, flat side down, to create a sandwich. Gently press down to spread the filling evenly to the edges.
- Repeat Assembly: Repeat with the remaining cookies and cream filling until all cookies are assembled into sandwich form.
- Glaze Cookies: Drizzle or dip the assembled cookies in the melted chocolate glaze, allowing any excess to drip off for a smooth finish.
- Set Cookies: Place the glazed cookies on a wire rack to set, allowing the chocolate to harden slightly before serving or storing.
Notes
- Refrigerate the dough if it becomes too soft to handle during scooping.
- For best results, use heavy cream with at least 36% fat content to achieve stable whipped cream.
- The cookies are best enjoyed within 2 days, but can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.
- To avoid sogginess, assemble cookies and glaze them just before serving.
- Use high-quality semi-sweet chocolate for the richest flavor in the glaze.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Boston Cream Pie Cookies, chocolate filled cookies, cream filled cookies, sandwich cookies, chocolate glazed cookies, easy dessert cookies
