Description
Oatmeal Cream Pies: Soft and chewy oatmeal cookies sandwiched with luscious cream filling. Decadently rich and utterly irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) packed brown sugar
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3 cups (270g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven and prepare baking sheets Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Step 2: Cream together butter and sugars In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Step 3: Add eggs and flavorings Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add molasses and vanilla extract, mixing until uniform.
- Step 4: Combine dry ingredients In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Step 5: Fold in oats and bake Gently fold in the oats, then drop rounded portions of dough onto baking sheets. Flatten slightly and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Step 6: Make cream filling Beat softened butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar, cream, vanilla extract, and salt, beating until fluffy.
- Step 7: Assemble the cookies Match cookies in pairs, then pipe or spread cream filling onto one cookie and sandwich with another. Store assembled cookies in an airtight container overnight before serving.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Americaine
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oatmeal cream pie
- Calories: 365 calories
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 103mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 74mg
Keywords: Oatmeal Cream Pies