Boston Cream Pie Cookies
These Boston Cream Pie Cookies offer the comforting flavors of the classic dessert in a delightful cookie form, perfect for special occasions or casual snacking.
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
- 1 box 15.25-ounce box yellow cake mix provides moisture and sweetness
- 1/2 cup sour cream, at room temperature adds richness and tang
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil contributes moisture
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature binds ingredients and adds structure
- 1 box 3.4-ounce instant vanilla pudding mix enhances texture and flavor
- 1 cup whole milk adds moisture and richness
- 2 tsp vanilla bean paste provides a deep vanilla flavor
- 1 pinch kosher salt enhances sweetness
Chocolate Filling Ingredients
- 1/3 cup cold heavy whipping cream for a light and fluffy texture
- 2 Tbsp powdered sugar sweetens and stabilizes
- 6 oz bittersweet (60%) chocolate, chopped adds rich flavor
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream, plus more as needed for luscious filling
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, sour cream, vegetable oil, and eggs. Whisk until smooth and cohesive.
- Add the instant vanilla pudding mix, whole milk, and vanilla bean paste to the bowl and stir gently until fully combined.
- Add a pinch of kosher salt to balance the sweetness.
Chocolate Filling
- In another bowl, whisk together the cold heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar until thickened with soft peaks.
- Melt the chopped bittersweet chocolate until smooth, then fold into the whipped cream mixture.
Baking
- Drop rounded tablespoons of the cookie dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden at the edges, about 10-12 minutes.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Assembly
- Once the cookies are cool, fill half of them with the chocolate cream mixture using a piping bag or a knife.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over the filled cookies before serving.
Notes
For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature. Don't skip the chill time for the cream; it needs to be cold for proper whipping. Use high-quality chocolate for the drizzle.