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Boston Cream Pie Cookie Bites

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Make these easy Boston Cream Pie Cookie Bites for a fun, individual dessert that captures the classic vanilla, custard, and chocolate flavors in a small, manageable treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup whole milk, divided
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for custard)
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for custard)
  • 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  4. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between them. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool completely on the baking sheets.
  5. Prepare the pastry cream: In a small saucepan, whisk together the 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, and a splash of milk until smooth. Whisk in the remaining milk and egg yolks.
  6. Cook the custard over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens significantly and bubbles for one minute. Remove from heat and stir in the 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Transfer the custard to a bowl, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface, and chill for at least 2 hours.
  7. To assemble the bites, take one cooled cookie. Scoop about 1 teaspoon of chilled pastry cream onto the flat side of the cookie. Top with a second cookie to form a sandwich.
  8. Make the chocolate glaze: Place the chopped chocolate in a small, heatproof bowl. Heat the heavy cream until just simmering. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for 2 minutes. Whisk until smooth.
  9. Dip the top of each assembled cookie sandwich into the chocolate glaze. Let the glaze set on a wire rack before serving your individual Boston Cream Desserts.

Notes

  • You can use a small cookie scoop for uniform size, which helps with portion control.
  • If you want a softer cookie base, slightly underbake them by one minute.
  • For a quicker filling, you can substitute instant vanilla pudding mix prepared according to package directions for the homemade pastry cream.

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