Boston Cream Pie Cookie Bites (Printable version)
Soft vanilla sandwich cookies filled with homemade custard and coated in silky chocolate glaze — a handheld twist on the beloved classic dessert.
# List of ingredients:
→ 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
# Directions:
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 medium bowl.
03 - Beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Incorporate egg and vanilla extract.
04 - Gradually blend dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk, until a soft dough forms.
05 - Scoop 1-tablespoon portions, roll into balls, and place on prepared baking sheet 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly with palm.
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, whisking constantly, until thickened, 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 spread 1 teaspoon custard onto flat side of half the cookies. Top with remaining cookies to form sandwiches.
10 - Spoon or pipe chocolate glaze over each cookie sandwich. Allow chocolate to firm completely before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The ratio of custard to cookie is absolute perfection in every single bite
- They look impressive but come together faster than you would expect
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- The custard must be completely chilled before assembling or your cookies will get soggy
- Let the chocolate glaze cool for a few minutes after melting so it sets properly on the cookies
03 -
- Press plastic wrap directly onto the custard surface while chilling to prevent a skin from forming
- Microwave the chocolate glaze in short bursts and stir frequently to avoid seizing