Description

French Silk Pie Cookies are decadent chocolate treats inspired by the rich and creamy flavors of French silk pie. These cookies feature a soft, chocolate Oreo-infused dough with a luscious chocolate pudding mousse filling topped with fluffy whipped cream and optional chocolate curls for an elegant finish. Perfect for chocolate lovers seeking an indulgent dessert that combines crunchy, creamy, and smooth textures.

Ingredients

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Chocolate Oreo Cookies

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 separate)

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
Chocolate curls (optional for decoration)

Instructions

Prepare Cookie Dough: Using a mixer, beat the melted and cooled butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on high speed for 2 minutes until creamy and smooth.
Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until the mixture is fully combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add these to the wet ingredients along with Oreo crumbs and mix on low speed until just combined, forming a thick dough.
Preheat Oven and Prepare Sheets: Preheat the oven to 350℉. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper. Allow the dough to rest for 10 minutes.
Scoop Dough: Using a large cookie scoop (2 oz or 2 tablespoons), scoop dough and place 6 cookie balls on each cookie sheet, spaced evenly.
Bake Cookies: Bake one cookie sheet at a time for 11 minutes. Then take a 1/4-cup measuring cup and press it gently into the center of each cookie to create an indentation. Bake for an additional 2 minutes.
Cool Cookies: Press the measuring cup back onto the cookie to maintain the well. Let the cookies sit for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare Mousse Bowl: Place a metal mixing bowl and whisk attachment in the freezer for 10 minutes to chill.
Make Chocolate Whipped Cream: In the chilled bowl, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract on high speed until stiff peaks form.
Prepare Pudding Mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk the chocolate instant pudding mix with milk until smooth. Let it sit for 2 minutes to thicken. If too thick, add a little more milk.
Fold Mousse: Gently fold the pudding mixture into the chocolate whipped cream using a rubber spatula until evenly combined.
Chill Whipped Cream Bowl: Return a metal bowl to the freezer for chilling before whipping the topping.
Make Whipped Cream Topping: Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract on high speed until medium peaks form.
Assemble Cookies: Using a 1-ounce cookie scoop, fill the indentation of each cooled cookie with a dollop of chocolate pudding mousse and spread smoothly.
Top with Whipped Cream: Use a teaspoon to add a dollop of whipped cream atop the mousse on each cookie, slightly offset from the center. Lightly swirl with a butter knife for decoration. Optionally, add chocolate curls on top.
Chill Cookies: Store the assembled cookies in the refrigerator for the filling to thicken before serving.

Notes

Make sure the melted butter is cooled to room temperature before mixing to ensure proper creaming with sugars.
Chilling the mixing bowls before whipping cream ensures better volume and stability of whipped cream.
The indentation in the cookies creates a perfect well to hold the mousse filling without spilling.
Oreo crumbs add a rich texture and flavor that complements the chocolate dough well.
For easier preparation, store leftover filling separately and assemble just before serving.
Chocolate curls are optional but add a beautiful decorative touch for presentation.
Room temperature eggs help the dough mix evenly without curdling.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: French silk pie cookies, chocolate cookies, Oreo cookies, chocolate mousse cookies, dessert cookies, chocolate dessert, homemade cookies