50 States, 50 Cookies: Massachusetts

 

I did not follow this recipe with it’s ingredients. I used regular all-purpose flour, regular butter, & regular chocolate chips. I didn’t add any maple syrup to the ganache & used heavy whipping cream in place of the non-dairy creamer. I also used 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk and 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream for the filling. I also used the unsweetened coconut milk in place of the almond milk in the cookie. That being said…I really enjoyed these cookies. I think the main take away here is that you don’t have to follow the recipe. Yes, if you want a vegan cookie than you do. As I am not vegan I adapted it to my own needs & what I had on hand. I liked the concept of these. They definitely need to set up in the fridge for a bit so that the filling lightly absorbs into the cookie & doesn’t smash out when you bite into them.

Boston Cream Pie from Bob’s Red Mill United States of Cookies

Ingredients

for the vanilla cream filling:

  • 1-1/2 cups Plain Unsweetened Almond Milk
  • 2-1/2 Tbsp Corn Starch
  • 1/3 cup Organic Cane Sugar
  • 1 Tbsp vegan butter
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • pinch Fine Sea Salt
  • pinch ground turmeric (optional for color)

for the vanilla cake cookies:

  • 1-1/3 cups organic Powdered Sugar sifted
  • 1/3 cup vegan butter room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Plain Unsweetened Almond Milk
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups Organic Unbleached White All-Purpose Flour
  • 1-1/4 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Fine Sea Salt

for the chocolate ganache topping:

  • 1/2 cup Vegan Chocolate Chips
  • 2 Tbsp Plain Non-Dairy Creamer
  • 1 Tbsp Pure Maple Syrup
  • Vegan Sprinkles for decorating optional
Instructions
Prepare the cream filling:
  1. Add the almond milk and cornstarch to a medium saucepan and whisk well to combine. Turn the heat to medium, then add the sugar and bring to a low boil, whisking constantly.
  2. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cook for 2-3 more minutes, still whisking constantly. Turn off the heat and stir in the buttery spread, vanilla, salt, and turmeric (if using).
  3. Pour the mixture into a small mixing bowl and allow to cool on the counter for 20 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap (it should touch the surface of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming) and cool in the fridge for at least 1 hour or until cold.
While the filling cools, make the cookies:
  1. Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together the powdered sugar and buttery spread on low speed, then add the almond milk and vanilla and beat once more. Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt over the mixture and beat on low speed until just combined (be careful not to over-mix).
  3. Use a level cookie dough scoop to portion out the dough onto the baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Freeze for 12 minutes, then use your hands to roll the dough into smooth balls and flatten them into ¼ inch thick rounds.
  4. Bake for 9-10 minutes, or until the tops spring back when lightly touched. (The cookies won’t brown at all.) Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely.
Meanwhile, prepare the chocolate ganache:
  1. Add the chocolate chips, non-dairy creamer and maple syrup to a small microwavable bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds, then use a spatula to stir the mixture until the chocolate is fully melted, about 2 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.
Assemble the cookies:
  1. Add a spoonful (about 1 heaping teaspoon) of cream filling onto the center of the flat side of half of the cookies. Top with the remaining cookies, flat side down. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of chocolate ganache on top of each cookie sandwich, then decorate with sprinkles (if using). Allow the chocolate to set before serving.

 

 

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