Description
Soft, chewy, and filled with a luscious creamy filling, these homemade oatmeal cream pie cookies taste even better than the classic store-bought version. Made from scratch with wholesome oats, warm spices, and a rich vanilla buttercream, this nostalgic treat will bring back childhood memories with every bite!
Ingredients
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For the Oatmeal Cookies:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned oats
For the Cream Filling:
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Oatmeal Cookie Dough
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, molasses, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in the oats until evenly distributed.
Step 2: Bake the Cookies
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 3: Prepare the Cream Filling
- In a mixing bowl, beat the butter until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and heavy cream until the filling reaches a creamy consistency.
Step 4: Assemble the Oatmeal Cream Pies
- Spread or pipe a generous amount of filling onto the flat side of one cookie.
- Place another cookie on top and gently press to form a sandwich.
- Repeat with the remaining cookies.
Notes
- For extra chewy cookies, don’t overbake! They will firm up as they cool.
- Add ½ teaspoon nutmeg for a deeper spice flavor.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: ~320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: oatmeal cream pie cookies