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Homemade oatmeal cream pies with creamy filling between soft cookies

Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies

Delightful and nostalgic oatmeal cream pies with a soft, chewy texture and a luscious cream filling.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened) For the cookie dough
  • 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups quick oats
For the Filling
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened) For the cream filling
  • 2 ounces cream cheese (full-fat, brick style)
  • 3-4 cups powdered sugar Adjust for sweetness and consistency
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon cream If needed for consistency

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter with 1 cup of brown sugar and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar until creamy and smooth.
  2. Add molasses and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, mixing well.
  3. Incorporate 2 large eggs, one at a time, ensuring everything is well combined.
Mixing Dry Ingredients
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt until evenly blended.
Combining Mixtures
  1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding in 3 cups of quick oats until just combined. The dough should be thick and slightly sticky.
Shaping Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Drop tablespoons of cookie dough onto lined baking sheets, leaving space between them to allow for spreading.
Baking
  1. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden and the centers look set but still soft.
  2. Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack.
Making the Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat together 3/4 cup softened butter with 2 ounces of cream cheese until fluffy.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt, mixing until smooth.
  3. If the filling is too thick, add a tablespoon of cream to reach desired consistency.
Assembling
  1. Spread a generous amount of filling on the flat side of one cookie, then top it with another cookie, pressing down lightly to create a sandwich.

Notes

Do not overmix the dry ingredients. Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking for better texture. Store cookies and filling separately to maintain texture.