Description
Delightful and nostalgic oatmeal cream pies perfect for any occasion, featuring soft, chewy oatmeal cookies and creamy filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups quick oats
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened) for filling
- 2 ounces cream cheese (full-fat, brick style)
- 3–4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for filling
- 1/4 teaspoon salt for filling
- 1 tablespoon cream (if needed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in molasses and vanilla extract, then add the two eggs, one at a time.
- Whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in another bowl. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the oats gently until evenly distributed.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets and bake for about 10-12 minutes. Allow cooling completely.
- Beat the softened butter with cream cheese for the filling until smooth and well-combined.
- Gradually whisk in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Add cream if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Turn half of the cooled cookies upside down and spread a generous amount of cream filling on each.
- Place the remaining cookies on top to create sandwiches.
Notes
Butter should be at room temperature for the right creamy texture. Chill the dough for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg