Oatmeal Cream Pies Recipe: Chewy and Nostalgic
Classic Oatmeal Cream Pies with a chewy, nostalgic flavor.
Ingredients
- Oatmeal Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- Vanilla Cream Filling:
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 –3 tbsp heavy cream
- Optional: Powdered sugar
- Suggested Pairings: Hot cocoa tea
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F; line baking sheets with parchment.
- Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar; add eggs and vanilla.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon; mix into wet ingredients. Stir in oats.
- Scoop and flatten dough; bake 8–10 minutes. Cool completely.
- Beat butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream for filling.
- Taste and adjust the filling with sugar or cream.
- Spread filling on one cookie; sandwich with another.
- Serve on a white ceramic platter with milk or berries.
Notes
- Use rolled oats for texture.
- Store in the fridge for 5 days or freeze cookies for 2 months.
- Try a vegan or peanut butter variation.
- Pair with coffee.