Boston Cream Pie Cookie Bites – Easy & Fun Treat [2025]

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

These Easy Boston Cream Pie Cookie Bites are a fun and delicious twist on the classic dessert. With soft cookie bases, creamy vanilla filling, and a rich chocolate glaze, each bite captures the full flavor of Boston cream pie — but in a quick, no-fuss format. Perfect for parties, holidays, or a simple sweet treat, these bites are guaranteed to impress without keeping you in the kitchen for hours.

Ingredients

For the cookie base:

  • 1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
  • Nonstick spray or mini muffin liners

For the filling:

  • 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 cup cold milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

For the chocolate glaze:

  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp butter

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a mini muffin tin with nonstick spray.
  2. Slice cookie dough into 24 equal pieces. Roll each into a ball and place into the muffin tin.
  3. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
  4. Immediately press the center of each cookie with a spoon to form a cup. Cool completely.
  5. In a bowl, whisk together pudding mix and cold milk for 1–2 minutes. Let thicken, then fold in heavy cream until smooth.
  6. Spoon or pipe the pudding filling into each cooled cookie cup.
  7. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat chocolate chips, cream, and butter in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  8. Spoon a small amount of chocolate glaze over each filled cookie.
  9. Chill for 15–20 minutes before serving.

Servings and Timing

  • Servings: Makes 24 cookie bites
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
  • Chill Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: About 45 minutes

Variations

  • Use homemade cookie dough instead of store-bought
  • Try chocolate pudding instead of vanilla for a twist
  • Add a touch of espresso to the chocolate glaze for richness
  • Sprinkle chopped nuts or mini chocolate chips on top
  • Make in standard muffin tins for larger portions

Storage and Reheating

  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days
  • Best served chilled
  • Do not freeze once assembled (pudding texture may change)
  • Cookie cups can be made ahead and frozen before filling

FAQs

Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes! You can prepare and chill them up to a day in advance — just keep them covered.

Do I have to use refrigerated cookie dough?
No, homemade sugar cookie dough works great too!

Can I use whipped topping instead of cream in the filling?
Yes, whipped topping can be folded in for a lighter texture.

Do they need to stay chilled?
Yes, especially with the cream filling — store in the fridge until ready to serve.

Conclusion

Easy Boston Cream Pie Cookie Bites bring the flavor of a classic dessert into a fun, mini treat. With layers of soft cookie, creamy vanilla, and rich chocolate, every bite is indulgent without being complicated. These are the perfect make-ahead sweets for parties, potlucks, or whenever your sweet tooth strikes. Simple, crowd-pleasing, and totally delicious!

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