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Oatmeal Cream Pies

Indulgent Oatmeal Cream Pies for a Cozy Sweet Escape

Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies are a nostalgic dessert that brings joy and comfort, perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 41 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 0.5 cup Brown Sugar light or dark
  • 0.5 cup Molasses or honey/maple syrup
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature or flax eggs
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 cups Quick Oats or old-fashioned oats
For the Cream Filling
  • 0.5 cup Butter softened
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese full-fat or vegan alternative
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar adjust for desired sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract use pure for best results

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • baking sheet
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add molasses and eggs, one at a time, along with vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually stir into wet ingredients.
  4. Fold in the quick oats gently to maintain a tender dough.
  5. Drop rounded portions of dough onto a lined baking sheet and bake for 9-11 minutes.
  6. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes.
  7. For the filling, beat softened butter until fluffy, then add cream cheese and mix smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla.
  8. Spread cream filling between two cooled cookies to assemble the Oatmeal Cream Pies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 350IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure butter is softened for better mixing, and avoid overmixing the dough for a tender cookie texture.

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