Boston Cream Pie Cookies

why make this recipe

Boston Cream Pie Cookies bring the flavors of the classic dessert into a fun, bite-sized treat. These cookies have a sweet, creamy filling and a rich chocolate glaze, making them perfect for gatherings, special occasions, or just a delightful dessert at home. The mix of textures, from the soft cookie to the whipped cream filling, provides a satisfying experience that everyone will love. Plus, they are easy to make, which means you can whip them up without much fuss!

how to make Boston Cream Pie Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup heavy cream (for glaze)

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and stir in the vanilla.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture and mix until just combined.
4. Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
6. In a medium bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
7. Once cookies are cool, sandwich a dollop of whipped cream between two cookies.
8. For the chocolate glaze, heat 1/2 cup heavy cream in a saucepan until just simmering. Remove from heat and add chocolate chips, stirring until smooth.
9. Drizzle warm chocolate glaze over the assembled cookies.
10. Serve and enjoy!

how to serve Boston Cream Pie Cookies

These cookies are delightful on their own or served with a cup of coffee or tea. You can present them on a decorative plate or in a cookie jar for a casual gathering. To make it more special, you could top them with extra chocolate drizzle or a sprinkle of powdered sugar.

how to store Boston Cream Pie Cookies

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They can last for up to 3 days. If you want to keep them longer, you can refrigerate them, but they are best enjoyed fresh. If you have leftover whipped cream, store it separately in the fridge and assemble just before serving.

tips to make Boston Cream Pie Cookies

• Make sure your butter is softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
• Don’t overmix the cookie dough; mix until just combined to keep the cookies soft.
• Chill the whipped cream in the fridge before whipping for better volume.
• You can add a pinch of instant coffee to the chocolate glaze to enhance the chocolate flavor.

variation

If you want to change things up, try adding a layer of fruit like sliced strawberries or bananas between the cookies along with the whipped cream. You can also experiment with different types of chocolate for the glaze, such as white chocolate or dark chocolate.

FAQs

Can I use margarine instead of butter?
Yes, you can use margarine, but the flavor and texture may differ slightly.

Can I freeze these cookies?
Yes, you can freeze the cookies before assembling them. Just freeze them in a single layer and transfer to a container once solid. Assemble after thawing.

What if I don’t have heavy whipping cream?
If you don’t have heavy whipping cream, you can use heavy cream, but the texture may not be as light and fluffy. You can also try a store-bought whipped topping.

Boston Cream Pie Cookies

Boston Cream Pie Cookies bring the flavors of the classic dessert into a fun, bite-sized treat with a sweet filling and rich chocolate glaze.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Total Time 32 minutes mins

Servings: 24 cookies

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 200

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Cookie Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure your butter is softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs Beat in the eggs, one at a time.
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour Gradually add to the butter mixture.
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Whipped Cream Filling Ingredients

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream Chill the whipped cream in the fridge before whipping for better volume.
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Chocolate Glaze Ingredients

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips You can experiment with different types of chocolate.
• 1/2 cup heavy cream (for glaze) Heat just until simmering before adding chocolate chips.

Method

 

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and stir in the vanilla.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture and mix until just combined.
5. Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Baking

1. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
2. Let cool completely on a wire rack.

Assembling

1. In a medium bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
2. Once cookies are cool, sandwich a dollop of whipped cream between two cookies.
3. For the chocolate glaze, heat 1/2 cup heavy cream in a saucepan until just simmering. Remove from heat and add chocolate chips, stirring until smooth.
4. Drizzle warm chocolate glaze over the assembled cookies.

Notes

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They can last for up to 3 days. If you want to keep them longer, you can refrigerate them, but they are best enjoyed fresh. If you have leftover whipped cream, store it separately in the fridge and assemble just before serving.