Description
Learn how to make delicious homemade oatmeal cream pies that are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth cravings. These soft and chewy oatmeal cookies are sandwiched together with a creamy buttercream filling, creating a nostalgic treat reminiscent of the classic Little Debbie snack.
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
For the Filling:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, molasses, and vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the oats.
- Bake the Cookies: Scoop dough onto baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
- Make the Filling: Beat butter until creamy, then add powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla. Beat until light and fluffy.
- Assemble the Cookies: Spread or pipe filling onto one cookie and sandwich with another. Repeat with remaining cookies.
Notes
- Store oatmeal cream pies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Let them come to room temperature before serving for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cream pie
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
