Description
These Easy Boston Cream Pie Cookie Bites are a delightful dessert combining soft, buttery cookies filled with creamy vanilla custard and topped with rich semi-sweet chocolate. Perfect for parties or an indulgent treat, these bite-sized delights are simple to make and guaranteed to impress.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling and Topping
- 1/2 cup vanilla custard (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside for later use.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, use a mixer to cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract into the creamed butter and sugar mixture until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Combine Dry and Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding in gently and mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Form Cookies: Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn a light golden brown. Remove from the oven and transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Create Custard Indentation: Once the cookies are fully cooled, use your thumb or the back of a measuring spoon to make a small indentation in the center of each cookie for the custard filling.
- Fill with Custard: Spoon about one teaspoon of vanilla custard into the indentation of each cookie, filling them generously.
- Melt Chocolate: Place semi-sweet chocolate chips and vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until the chocolate is smooth and fully melted.
- Top Cookies: Drizzle the melted chocolate over the filled cookies or dip them into the chocolate for a thicker coat, depending on your preference.
- Set Chocolate: Allow the chocolate to set at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving to ensure the topping firms up properly.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use homemade vanilla custard if possible.
- Make sure the cookies are completely cooled before filling to prevent custard from melting or running.
- Store any leftover cookie bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days due to the custard filling.
- Use parchment paper on the baking sheet for easy cleanup and to avoid sticking.
- Adjust chocolate quantity if you prefer more or less topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Boston Cream Pie, Cookie Bites, Vanilla Custard, Chocolate Topping, Easy Dessert, Baked Cookies
