Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies
Soft, chewy Homemade Oatmeal Cookie Dessert sandwiches filled with fluffy vanilla cream. A nostalgic treat with cozy cinnamon flavor.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric hand mixer
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Cookie scoop
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups quick oats
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened, for filling
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract for filling
Instructions
- Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs, vanilla, and molasses until smooth.
- Whisk together flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until combined.
- Scoop dough onto lined baking sheets and bake until the edges are set and the centers are still soft. Cool completely.
- Beat filling butter, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla until fluffy and smooth.
- Spread filling on the flat side of one cookie and sandwich with another cookie. Serve or store airtight.
Notes
- For the softest texture, do not overbake the cookies.
- Use quick oats for a classic tender bite.
- Add a little extra cream if the filling feels too thick.