Mini Boston Cream Pie Cookies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Cookie Base

01 - 1/2 cup butter, softened
02 - 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 1/4 cup vegetable oil
06 - 1/2 cup (65g) powdered sugar
07 - 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
08 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

→ Vanilla Cream Filling

10 - 1 package (3.4 oz) vanilla instant pudding
11 - 1 cup milk
12 - 4 ounces Cool Whip

→ Chocolate Ganache

13 - 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate
14 - 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Cream butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Mix in egg, vanilla, oil, and powdered sugar. Combine flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar, then mix into butter mixture.
02 - Place 1 medium scoop plus 1 small scoop of dough in each muffin top well. Press flat with sugar-dipped glass bottom to create wells.
03 - Bake 8-10 minutes until edges are set. Cool briefly in pan, then transfer to wire rack.
04 - Whisk pudding mix with milk until thick. Fold in Cool Whip. Spread 2 tablespoons in each cookie well.
05 - Microwave chocolate and cream in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Top each cookie with 1 tablespoon ganache.

# Notes:

01 - A cookie version of Boston Cream Pie featuring soft vanilla cookies filled with cream and topped with chocolate ganache.
02 - Store in refrigerator up to 7 days, best enjoyed within 2-3 days.
03 - Muffin top pan recommended for ideal cookie shape.