French Silk Pie Cookies
Experience the bliss of French Silk Pie Cookies with a rich mousse filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup Oreo cookie crumbs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 package instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 cup milk
- Chocolate curls optional
Instructions
- Melt butter and beat with brown and granulated sugars until creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time and mix with vanilla bean paste until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
- Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into wet mixture and fold in Oreo crumbs.
- Let dough rest for 10 minutes while preheating oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough onto lined baking sheets and bake for 11 minutes. Press centers with a cup, then bake for an additional 2 minutes.
- Let cookies cool on sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form; fold in prepared chocolate pudding.
- Fill each cookie with mousse, top with whipped cream and optional chocolate curls.
- Refrigerate filled cookies until mousse is set, around 30 minutes.
Notes
- Use high-quality cocoa for richer flavor.
- Substitute with plant-based or gluten-free alternatives if needed.
- Substitute with plant-based or gluten-free alternatives if needed.