Boston Cream Pie Cookie Bites
Boston Cream Pie Cookie Bites are a delightful fusion of soft cookies, creamy custard, and rich chocolate ganache. These bite-sized treats capture the beloved flavors of Boston cream pie in a convenient form, making them perfect for any occasion—from parties to cozy nights in. With minimal prep time and a few simple ingredients, you can whip up these irresistible morsels that will leave everyone asking for more.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cookie bites 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in egg and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough onto prepared baking sheets and bake for about 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on wire racks.
- For the custard filling, combine milk, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened. Let cool.
- To make ganache, pour hot heavy cream over chocolate chips, let sit for five minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Assemble cookie bites by filling one cookie half with custard and topping with another half; drizzle with ganache.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie bite (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg