Boston Cream Pie Cookies Recipe

Boston Cream Pie Cookies Recipe

Boston Cream Pie Cookies Recipe is sweet, soft and very fun to make. These cookies taste like the classic dessert.

They have vanilla cookie bases, creamy filling and rich chocolate topping. Each bite feels soft and smooth. In this guide, you will learn How to make Boston Cream Pie Cookies at home.

I will explain every step clearly. The Ingredients for Boston Cream Pie Cookies are simple and easy to find. This recipe is perfect for parties or family treats.

My Experience With This Recipe

I made these cookies for a weekend treat. I wanted something different but easy. The smell of vanilla filled my kitchen. The cream filling was smooth and rich.

The chocolate topping made them look bakery-style. My family loved them instantly. The cookies were gone very fast. Now, I bake them for birthdays and holidays often.

Recipe Card info

  • Recipe Name: Boston Cream Pie Cookies
  • Servings: 12 cookies
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 37 minutes
  • Course: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American
  • Calories: 310 kcal per cookie
Boston Cream Pie Cookies Recipe
Boston Cream Pie Cookies Recipe

Equipment List

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or whisk
  • Baking tray
  • Parchment paper
  • Saucepan
  • Spatula
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients You Need for Boston Cream Pie Cookies Recipe

For the Cookies:

  • All-purpose flour, 1½ cups
  • Baking powder, 1 teaspoon
  • Salt, ¼ teaspoon
  • Butter, ½ cup, softened
  • Sugar, ¾ cup
  • Egg, 1 large
  • Vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon
  • Milk, 2 tablespoons

For the Cream Filling:

  • Milk, 1 cup
  • Sugar, ¼ cup
  • Cornstarch, 2 tablespoons
  • Egg yolk, 1
  • Butter, 1 tablespoon
  • Vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon

For the Chocolate Topping:

  • Chocolate chips, ½ cup
  • Heavy cream, ¼ cup

Instructions

1. Prepare the Oven

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking tray with parchment paper. Keep tray ready before mixing dough.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients

Add flour, baking powder and salt to a bowl. Mix gently and set aside.

3. Cream Butter and Sugar

Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This helps cookies stay soft and tender.

4. Add Egg and Vanilla

Add egg and vanilla extract. Beat again until mixture looks smooth and creamy.

5. Combine Dry and Wet

Add dry ingredients slowly. Pour milk and mix gently until soft cookie dough forms.

6. Shape the Cookies

Scoop dough and place on tray. Leave space between cookies for spreading.

7. Bake the Cookies

Bake for twelve minutes until edges set. Centers should stay soft and pale.

8. Cool Completely

Remove cookies and cool on rack. Let them cool fully before filling.

9. Make the Cream Filling

Heat milk and sugar in saucepan. Stir gently until warm but not boiling.

10. Thicken the Cream

Add cornstarch and egg yolk. Stir constantly until cream thickens smoothly.

11. Finish the Cream

Remove from heat. Add butter and vanilla. Mix until glossy and smooth.

12. Prepare Chocolate Topping

Heat cream until warm. Pour over chocolate chips and stir until melted.

13. Fill the Cookies

Spread cream on flat side of one cookie. Top with another cookie gently.

14. Add Chocolate Layer

Spoon chocolate topping on top. Spread lightly without dripping sides.

15. Set Before Serving

Let cookies rest for ten minutes. Chocolate sets slightly and looks neat.

Recipe Tips

  • Do not overbake cookies.
  • Cool cookies before filling.
  • Stir cream constantly to avoid lumps.
  • Use good quality chocolate.
  • Chill filling if too soft.

Nutrition Information

NutrientAmount
Calories310 kcal
Protein5 g
Fat18 g
Carbohydrates34 g
Sugar20 g
Sodium140 mg

Serving Suggestions

Serve Boston Cream Pie Cookies at room temperature. They pair well with tea or coffee. You can place them on dessert trays for parties.

Kids also love these cookies. The creamy center makes them extra special. Add fresh berries on the side for a fresh touch.

Best Sides To Serve With

Storage and Reheating Tips

Store cookies in an airtight container. Keep them in the fridge for three days. Let them sit at room temperature before serving. Do not microwave, as filling may melt. These cookies taste best fresh.

Boston Cream Pie Cookies Recipe

Boston Cream Pie Cookies Recipe

Sara Collins
Boston Cream Pie Cookies Recipe is sweet, soft and very fun to make. These cookies taste like the classic dessert.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 Cookies
Calories 310 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies:

  • All-purpose flour 1½ cups
  • Baking powder 1 teaspoon
  • Salt ¼ teaspoon
  • Butter ½ cup, softened
  • Sugar ¾ cup
  • Egg 1 large
  • Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
  • Milk 2 tablespoons

For the Cream Filling:

  • Milk 1 cup
  • Sugar ¼ cup
  • Cornstarch 2 tablespoons
  • Egg yolk 1
  • Butter 1 tablespoon
  • Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon

For the Chocolate Topping:

  • Chocolate chips ½ cup
  • Heavy cream ¼ cup

Instructions
 

Prepare the Oven

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking tray with parchment paper. Keep tray ready before mixing dough.

Mix Dry Ingredients

  • Add flour, baking powder and salt to a bowl. Mix gently and set aside.

Cream Butter and Sugar

  • Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This helps cookies stay soft and tender.

Add Egg and Vanilla

  • Add egg and vanilla extract. Beat again until mixture looks smooth and creamy.

Combine Dry and Wet

  • Add dry ingredients slowly. Pour milk and mix gently until soft cookie dough forms.

Shape the Cookies

  • Scoop dough and place on tray. Leave space between cookies for spreading.

Bake the Cookies

  • Bake for twelve minutes until edges set. Centers should stay soft and pale.

Cool Completely

  • Remove cookies and cool on rack. Let them cool fully before filling.

Make the Cream Filling

  • Heat milk and sugar in saucepan. Stir gently until warm but not boiling.

Thicken the Cream

  • Add cornstarch and egg yolk. Stir constantly until cream thickens smoothly.

Finish the Cream

  • Remove from heat. Add butter and vanilla. Mix until glossy and smooth.

Prepare Chocolate Topping

  • Heat cream until warm. Pour over chocolate chips and stir until melted.

Fill the Cookies

  • Spread cream on flat side of one cookie. Top with another cookie gently.

Add Chocolate Layer

  • Spoon chocolate topping on top. Spread lightly without dripping sides.

Set Before Serving

  • Let cookies rest for ten minutes. Chocolate sets slightly and looks neat.

Notes

  • Do not overbake cookies.
  • Cool cookies before filling.
  • Stir cream constantly to avoid lumps.
  • Use good quality chocolate.
  • Chill filling if too soft.
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FAQs about Boston Cream Pie Cookies Recipe

Can I make these cookies ahead of time?
Yes, you can bake cookies one day earlier. Fill and top them on serving day for best texture.

Can I use instant pudding for filling?
Yes, instant vanilla pudding works. Homemade cream tastes richer and more classic.

Why are my cookies spreading too much?
Butter may be too soft. Chill dough for fifteen minutes before baking.

Can I freeze these cookies?
Freezing is not recommended. The cream filling may change texture after thawing.

What chocolate works best for topping?
Semi-sweet chocolate works best. It balances the sweet cream filling nicely.

Conclusion

Boston Cream Pie Cookies Recipe is fun, easy and very tasty. These cookies look fancy but are simple. The soft cookie, creamy filling and chocolate topping work perfectly together.

This recipe is great for beginners too. Try it once and it may become your favorite dessert. Share them with loved ones and enjoy every bite.

Sara Collins is a food blogger at TastyDive. She shares simple and family-friendly recipes made with everyday ingredients. Her mission is to help home cooks enjoy tasty meals without stress.