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Boston Cream Pie Cookies: How to Make the Best Bakery Treat

Boston Cream Pie Cookies

Soft vanilla cookies topped with creamy custard-style filling and finished with a rich chocolate glaze all the classic flavors of Boston cream pie in easy, irresistible cookie form.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup vanilla pudding (prepared and chilled)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • 2. In a bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  • 3. Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
  • 4. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • 5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until combined.
  • 6. Scoop dough onto baking sheet and gently flatten.
  • 7. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set.
  • 8. Cool cookies completely.
  • 9. Pipe or spread vanilla pudding onto half of the cookies and top with remaining cookies to form sandwiches.
  • 10. Heat heavy cream until steaming, then pour over chocolate chips; stir until smooth.
  • 11. Drizzle or spread chocolate glaze over cookies and let set before serving.

Notes

  • Chill cookies briefly before glazing for cleaner chocolate topping.
  • Store refrigerated for best texture.
  • Best enjoyed within 2 days.

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