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Boston Cream Pie Cookies Recipe

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These Boston Cream Pie Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic dessert, combining buttery cookies with a luscious whipped cream filling and a rich chocolate glaze. Perfectly baked to golden edges with soft centers, these sandwich cookies capture the essence of a Boston cream pie in bite-sized form, offering a delicious treat that’s elegant and indulgent.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Cream Filling

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate Glaze

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract until fully combined.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined to avoid overmixing.
  4. Chill Dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes to firm it up for easier handling.
  5. Whip Cream Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Using a hand mixer, whip until stiff peaks form, about 3-5 minutes, being careful not to overwhip.
  6. Keep Filling Cool: Set the whipped cream filling aside in the refrigerator to maintain its firmness while baking cookies.
  7. Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Form Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers may appear slightly underbaked.
  10. Cool Cookies: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Melt Chocolate Glaze: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and vegetable oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between, until melted and smooth, about 1-2 minutes total.
  12. Cool Glaze Slightly: Let the chocolate glaze cool slightly before using to decorate the cookies.
  13. Assemble Cookies: Take one cookie and place a generous dollop of the whipped cream filling on the flat side.
  14. Sandwich Cookies: Top with another cookie, flat side down, pressing gently to spread the filling evenly to the edges.
  15. Finish Assembling: Repeat the sandwiching process with the remaining cookies and cream filling.
  16. Dip or Drizzle with Chocolate: Dip or drizzle the assembled sandwich cookies with the melted chocolate glaze, letting the excess drip off.
  17. Set the Chocolate: Place the glazed cookies on a wire rack to allow the chocolate to set before serving.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
  • Do not overwhip the cream filling to avoid it turning into butter.
  • Use parchment paper to prevent cookies from sticking and ease cleanup.
  • Melt the chocolate gently to avoid burning; stir frequently during microwaving.
  • For a firmer filling, you can stabilize the whipped cream with a bit of cream cheese or gelatin if desired.

Keywords: Boston Cream Pie Cookies, sandwich cookies, whipped cream filling, chocolate glaze, classic dessert inspired cookies

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