Description
Oatmeal Cream Pies are delicious sandwich cookies made with rolled oats and filled with a creamy frosting, perfect for a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- For the cream filling:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. If using, fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- While the cookies are cooling, prepare the cream filling. In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract and add milk as needed to achieve a spreadable consistency.
- Once the cookies are completely cool, spread a generous amount of cream filling on the flat side of one cookie and top it with another cookie to create a sandwich. Repeat with the remaining cookies.
Notes
- These oatmeal cream pies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a chewier texture, refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- You can also substitute raisins for chocolate chips for a classic flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg