Description
These Easy Boston Cream Pie Cookie Bites combine the classic flavors of Boston cream pie into a delightful, bite-sized dessert. Soft vanilla cookies are filled with creamy custard and topped with a rich chocolate glaze, perfect for parties or an indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling and Topping
- 1/2 cup vanilla custard (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with the granulated sugar using a mixer for about 2-3 minutes until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which helps create a soft texture.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined, incorporating moisture and flavor into the dough.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and mix until just combined to avoid overworking the dough which can make cookies tough.
- Scoop Dough: Using a small cookie scoop or a tablespoon, drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden, indicating they are fully baked but still soft in the center.
- Cool Cookies: Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, which is essential before adding the filling.
- Create Indentations: Once cooled, make an indentation in the center of each cookie using your thumb or the back of a measuring spoon; this will hold the custard filling.
- Fill with Custard: Spoon about a teaspoon of vanilla custard into each cookie’s indentation, adding a creamy and rich filling reminiscent of Boston cream pie.
- Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and vegetable oil. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each until the mixture is melted and smooth.
- Top Cookies: Drizzle the melted chocolate over the custard-filled cookies or dip them for a fuller chocolate coating according to your preference.
- Set Chocolate: Allow the chocolate to set at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving, so it firms up for a perfect bite.
Notes
- Ensure cookies are completely cooled before filling with custard to prevent melting and leakage.
- You can use homemade custard for a fresh, rich filling or opt for store-bought custard for convenience.
- For a shinier chocolate topping, add a tablespoon of vegetable oil when melting the chocolate.
- Store leftover cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep custard fresh, ideal for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of chocolate for variation, such as milk chocolate or dark chocolate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Boston Cream Pie Cookies, cookie bites, vanilla custard cookies, chocolate topped cookies, easy dessert, bite-sized desserts
