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Boston Cream Cookies

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๐Ÿช Enjoy the soft texture of Boston Cream Cookies filled with smooth, rich pastry cream and topped with a luscious chocolate glaze.
๐Ÿซ This recipe blends the classic Boston Cream Pie flavors into convenient, delightful cookies perfect for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 3 hours 35 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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113 grams (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened

66 grams (1/3 cup) granulated sugar

25 grams (2 tablespoons) brown sugar

198 grams (2/3 cup) sweetened condensed milk

1 large egg yolk

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

255 grams (2 cups) all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

1/4 teaspoon salt

396 grams (1 14-ounce can) sweetened condensed milk

4 large egg yolks

3 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch

1 1/2 cups milk, divided (1 1/4 cups for heating and the rest as needed)

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

198 grams (2/3 cup) sweetened condensed milk

113 grams (2/3 cup) chopped chocolate or chocolate chips

1/4 cup heavy cream, plus more to adjust consistency

Instructions

1-First, cream the softened butter for 1 minute, then add 66 grams (1/3 cup) granulated sugar and 25 grams (2 tablespoons) brown sugar, beating for 2 more minutes until fluffy.

2-Next, mix in 198 grams (2/3 cup) sweetened condensed milk, 1 large egg yolk, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract to build a rich base.

3-Gradually add the dry ingredients: 255 grams (2 cups) all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt, combining everything into a smooth dough.

4-Shaping and Baking Steps: Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough, roll into balls, and flatten to about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thickness on the prepared sheets.Bake for 8 minutes or until the edges turn golden, then let them cool completely this step is crucial for the cookies to hold the filling.

5-For the pastry cream, heat 1 1/4 cups of milk until bubbles form around the edges. In another bowl, whisk 4 large egg yolks with 396 grams (1 14-ounce can) sweetened condensed milk and 3 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch. Slowly add the hot milk to the egg mixture while whisking, then cook over medium heat, stirring until thickened. Remove from heat, stir in 4 tablespoons unsalted butter and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, and chill for at least 2 hours.

6-To make the chocolate glaze, gently heat 198 grams (2/3 cup) sweetened condensed milk, 113 grams (2/3 cup) chopped chocolate, and 1/4 cup heavy cream until melted and combined. Let it cool to room temperature, adding extra cream if it thickens too much.

7-Finally, pipe the chilled pastry cream onto the cooled cookies and top with the chocolate glaze for that Boston Cream Cookies recipe with smooth custard filling and chocolate topping delight.

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Notes

๐Ÿช Use a heaping tablespoon of dough per cookie.
๐Ÿช Flatten cookies before baking as they do not spread much.
๐Ÿ”ฅ Avoid high heat when cooking custard to prevent lumps.
โ„๏ธ Chill pastry cream for at least 2 hours for best texture.
๐Ÿฅ„ Add heavy cream to chocolate glaze if too thick.
๐ŸงŠ Store cookies refrigerated for up to 5 days.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Chill Time: 2 hours
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 180 kcal
  • Sugar: 22 g
  • Sodium: 90 mg
  • Fat: 7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 28 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 50 mg