Description
Indulge in homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies, a classic dessert that combines chewy oatmeal cookies with a creamy, sweet filling. This recipe guides you through creating these delightful treats from scratch.
Ingredients
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- For the Cookies:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups rolled oats (old-fashioned)
- For the Filling:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Make the Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the rolled oats.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Assemble the Oatmeal Cream Pies: Once the cookies are completely cooled, spread a generous amount of filling onto the flat side of one cookie.
- Top with another cookie, flat side down, to create a sandwich.
- Repeat with remaining cookies and filling.
- Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- For a smoother filling, sift the powdered sugar before adding it to the butter mixture.
- If the filling is too thick, add a teaspoon of milk or cream at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
- Store assembled oatmeal cream pies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oatmeal cream pie
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 4g