Boston Cream Pie Cookies
Delightful cookies filled with creamy pastry cream and topped with chocolate, offering a sweet twist on the classic Boston cream pie.
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Use softened for easy mixing.
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Essential for texture.
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips Can substitute with white chocolate.
Filling and Topping
- 1/2 cup pastry cream (or vanilla pudding) Store-bought works fine.
- Powdered sugar for dusting For serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
Baking
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool completely.
Assembly
- Once cooled, fill half of the cookies with pastry cream and top with another cookie.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
These cookies are best enjoyed fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze and thaw in the fridge before serving. Don't overmix the dough to keep cookies tender.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 50mgSugar: 10g
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