Boston Cream Pie Cookie Bites

 

Decadent cookie sandwiches filled with creamy custard and dipped in rich chocolate—a bite-sized twist on the classic dessert!

Ingredients:

Cookies:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp salt

Cream Filling:

• 1 cup whole milk

• ¼ cup granulated sugar

• 2 tbsp cornstarch

• ¼ tsp salt

• 2 large egg yolks

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Chocolate Topping:

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

• ½ cup heavy cream

Instructions:

1. Make the Cookies:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

• In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.

• Gradually add flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.

• Roll dough into 1-inch balls, place on the baking sheet, and gently flatten. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely.

2. Prepare the Cream Filling:

• In a saucepan, whisk milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt over medium heat until thickened (~5–7 minutes).

• In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks. Slowly temper by adding a spoonful of the hot milk mixture to the yolks, then pour back into the saucepan.

• Cook for 2 more minutes, stirring constantly, until thick. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, and let cool completely (cover with plastic wrap to prevent a skin).

3. Make the Chocolate Topping:

• Microwave chocolate chips and heavy cream in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth (or melt over a double boiler).

4. Assemble:

• Spread 1 tsp cream filling on the flat side of a cookie, then sandwich with another cookie.

• Dip the top half into the chocolate topping and place on a wire rack to set (or chill for 15 minutes to speed up setting).

Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 24 cookie bites

Tips:

• For a shortcut, use vanilla pudding mix for the filling (prepare as directed, then chill).

• Drizzle extra chocolate for a fancy finish!

• Store in the fridge for up to 3 days (bring to room temp before serving).

Enjoy these irresistible bites—perfect for parties or a sweet treat!