Boston Cream Cookie Bites With a Surprise Center
Boston Cream Pie Cookie Bites are delightful, bite-sized treats that capture the rich flavors of the classic Boston cream pie. These soft cookies are filled with creamy vanilla custard and topped with a smooth semi-sweet chocolate drizzle, making them perfect for dessert or a special snack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (substitute with whole wheat flour if desired)
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder (ensure it’s fresh for best results)
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda (enhances the leavening effect)
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt (use sparingly to balance sweetness)
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (contributes to the soft texture)
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar (consider brown sugar for a deeper flavor)
- 1 large Egg (acts as a binder and moisture source)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (almond extract can be a delightful alternative)
Filling and Topping
- 1 cup Vanilla Custard (use store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (feel free to swap in dark chocolate)
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil (coconut oil is a good substitute)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set this bowl aside. In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until creamy, about 2 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until well combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Shaping the Cookies: Scoop small balls of dough and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each cookie.
- Baking: Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Filling the Cookies: Once cooled, carefully slice each cookie in half and fill with a spoonful of vanilla custard.
- Topping with Chocolate: Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips with the vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. Drizzle or dip each filled cookie in the melted chocolate and let the chocolate set before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, try browning the butter before mixing with sugar.
- Make sure cookies are cooled completely before filling to prevent melting.
- Experiment with different chocolates and custards for variety.