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Boston Cream Pie Cookies

Soft, cake-like cookies filled with creamy vanilla custard and topped with rich chocolate ganache.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 20 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Bakery
Calories: 170
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Custard Filling
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 0.25 cup sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp butter
Cookies
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.5 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp milk
Chocolate Ganache
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 0.25 cup heavy cream

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Piping bag

Method
 

  1. Whisk milk, cornstarch, sugar, and egg yolk in a saucepan.
  2. Cook until thickened, then stir in vanilla and butter. Chill completely.
  3. Cream butter and sugar; add egg, vanilla, and milk.
  4. Mix dry ingredients and combine with wet ingredients.
  5. Scoop dough, flatten slightly, and indent centers.
  6. Bake at 350°F for 9–11 minutes. Cool completely.
  7. Make ganache by mixing hot cream with chocolate chips.
  8. Fill cookies with custard and top with chocolate ganache.

Nutrition

Calories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 6IUCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Best served chilled. Make custard ahead for easier assembly.

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