Boston Cream Pie Cookie Bites (Print)
Bite-sized vanilla sandwich cookies filled with homemade custard and dipped in chocolate glaze.
# Ingredient list:
→ 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 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
17 - 2 tablespoons heavy cream
18 - 1 teaspoon 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 bowl.
03 - Beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
04 - Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk, until a soft dough forms.
05 - Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls. Place on prepared baking sheet 2 inches apart, flatten slightly. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely on wire rack.
06 - Whisk together milk, sugar, egg yolk, cornstarch, vanilla, and salt in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until mixture thickens, approximately 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat, cover with plastic wrap directly touching surface, and refrigerate until set.
07 - Combine chopped chocolate, heavy cream, and butter in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and glossy. Allow to cool slightly.
08 - Pipe or spoon approximately 1 teaspoon of custard onto the flat side of half the cookies. Place remaining cookies on top to form sandwiches.
09 - Spoon or pipe chocolate glaze over the top of each cookie sandwich. Allow chocolate to firm completely before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get all the beloved flavors of Boston cream pie in about one-third the time and with half the fuss
- The individual portions mean everyone gets their own perfect little cake experience
02 -
- Warm custard will make your cookies soggy and cause the glaze to slide right off the tops
- Let the glazed cookies sit at room temperature until the chocolate is completely firm before stacking or storing
03 -
- Chill your assembled cookies for 15 minutes before glazing to help the chocolate set faster
- Invest in a small offset spatula for spreading glaze evenly over each cookie top