Boston Cream Pie Cookies
These delightful cookies blend soft, buttery cookie with creamy filling and rich chocolate drizzle, inspired by the classic Boston cream pie.
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened) for creamy texture
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar adds warmth
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract the magic!
For the Cream Filling
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
For the Chocolate Ganache
- 4 ounces semisweet chocolate (chopped)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Baking
- Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden, then let cool on a wire rack.
Making the Cream Filling
- Beat the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Pipe or spoon the cream onto the bottom of half the cookies and top with the other cookie to create a sandwich.
Chocolate Ganache
- Heat the remaining heavy cream and pour over the chopped chocolate, stirring until smooth.
- Dip the tops of the filled cookies into the chocolate glaze and let it set.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to a week. Kids can help shape the cookies or add nuts/sprinkles. Consider making double batches for sharing or freezing.