Boston Cream Pie Cookie Bites (Printer-friendly)
Soft vanilla sandwich cookies filled with homemade custard and topped with luscious chocolate glaze for an irresistible handheld treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cookie Base
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
05 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 2 tablespoons milk
→ Custard Filling
10 - 3/4 cup whole milk
11 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
12 - 1 egg yolk
13 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
14 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
15 - Pinch of salt
→ Chocolate Glaze
16 - 2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
17 - 2 tablespoons heavy cream
18 - 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
# How To Make It:
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 butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Incorporate egg and vanilla extract.
04 - Gradually blend dry ingredients into wet mixture, alternating with milk, until soft dough forms.
05 - Scoop 1-tablespoon portions, roll into balls, and place 2 inches apart on prepared sheet. 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 chill until set.
08 - Combine chocolate, cream, and butter in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second bursts, 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.
10 - Spoon or pipe chocolate glaze over each cookie sandwich. Allow to set until chocolate is firm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The contrast between crisp cookie edges and that velvety custard center is absolutely worth the effort
- These look impressive but actually come together faster than you would expect
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- The custard must be completely cold before assembling or it will melt the chocolate glaze
- Do not overfill the cookies or the custard will squeeze out when you take that first bite
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- Use a small cookie scoop for uniformly sized bites that bake evenly
- Place the assembled cookies in the fridge for 10 minutes before glazing so the chocolate sets faster