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French Silk Pie Cookies Recipe

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These French Silk Pie Cookies combine the rich, creamy flavors of classic French silk pie in a delightful cookie form. Featuring a moist chocolate cookie base studded with Oreo crumbs and filled with luscious chocolate pudding mousse, topped with fluffy whipped cream and optional elegant chocolate curls, these cookies are perfect for parties or indulgent treats.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup Unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
  • 1 cup Brown sugar (packed, light or dark)
  • 1/2 cup White granulated sugar
  • 2 Large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 Egg yolk (room temperature)
  • 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
  • 2 3/4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 cups Oreo crumbs (blend into a fine crumb, keep the filling)

Chocolate Pudding Mousse

  • 3.4 oz Chocolate instant pudding mix
  • 2/3 cup Milk
  • 1 1/2 cups Heavy cream
  • 2/3 cup Powdered sugar
  • 1/8 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract

Whipped Cream Topping

  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 TBSP Powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract

Optional Decoration

  • Chocolate curls

Instructions

  1. Make the cookie dough: Using a mixer, beat the melted and cooled butter, brown sugar, and white granulated sugar on high speed for 2 minutes until creamy and fluffy.
  2. Add eggs and vanilla: Mix in the eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  3. Add dry ingredients: Sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture along with the finely blended Oreo crumbs. Mix on low speed until just combined to form a thick dough.
  4. Prepare for baking: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Let the dough rest for 10 minutes to firm up.
  5. Shape cookies: Use a large (2 oz or 2 tbsp) cookie scoop to portion out dough balls, placing 6 on each sheet. Bake one sheet at a time for 11 minutes.
  6. Press cookies: Remove from oven and immediately press a 1/4 cup measuring cup into each cookie to create a shallow well. Return cookies to the oven and bake an additional 2 minutes.
  7. Cool cookies: Press the measuring cup into the cookie again to smooth the well. Let the cookies rest for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Prepare chocolate pudding mousse: Chill a metal mixing bowl and whisk attachment in the freezer for 10 minutes. In the chilled bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract on high speed until stiff peaks form.
  9. Mix pudding: In a separate bowl, whisk the chocolate instant pudding mix and milk until smooth. Let sit for 2 minutes to thicken. If too thick, add a splash more milk.
  10. Combine mousse: Gently fold the pudding mixture into the whipped cream using a rubber spatula, maintaining the airy texture.
  11. Prepare whipped cream topping: Chill another metal bowl and whisk attachment for 10 minutes. Beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract on high speed until medium peaks form.
  12. Fill cookies: Use a 1 oz (1 tbsp) scoop to fill each cookie’s well with chocolate pudding mousse, smoothing the surface.
  13. Top with whipped cream: Use a 1 tsp scoop to dollop whipped cream slightly to the side on each cookie. Lightly swirl with a butter knife.
  14. Decorate (optional): Add chocolate curls atop the whipped cream for an elegant finish.
  15. Chill and store: Refrigerate the filled cookies for several hours to allow the filling to set and thicken before serving.

Notes

  • Use room temperature eggs to help the dough blend smoothly.
  • Pressing the cookies with a measuring cup creates the perfect well to hold the mousse filling.
  • Chilling the mixing bowls helps achieve better whipped cream peaks.
  • Oreo crumbs add texture and enhance the chocolate flavor in the dough.
  • Cookies should be refrigerated after filling to ensure the mousse sets properly for a clean bite.
  • Optional chocolate curls add an elegant decorative touch but can be omitted.

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