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Two soft chewy oatmeal cream pies stacked on a wooden board

Oatmeal Cream Pies

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  • Author: Mehmet Ugur
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Yield: 12 sandwiches
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Recreate a nostalgic lunchbox favorite with these ultra-soft oatmeal cream pies, featuring a chewy molasses-spiced cookie and a velvety vanilla cream filling. Designed for lasting freshness, these treats use quick oats and dark brown sugar to ensure every bite remains tender and delicious for days.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons dark molasses
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 3 cups quick oats
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
  • 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (191°C) and line heavy-duty baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a stand mixer, beat the softened butter with dark brown and granulated sugars on medium-high for at least 3 minutes to create a light, aerated structure.
  3. Lower the speed and add the egg, vanilla, and molasses, then beat on high for 1 minute until the mixture is glossy and well-combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and quick oats until evenly distributed.
  5. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a thick and sticky dough forms.
  6. Scoop approximately 2 heaping tablespoons (45 grams) of dough for each cookie and place them 3 inches apart on the prepared sheets.
  7. Bake for 10 to 13 minutes, removing them when the edges are barely golden and the centers still appear slightly underbaked.
  8. Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 10 minutes to set before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. For the filling, beat the butter until creamy, then gradually add confectioners’ sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla, whipping on high for 3 minutes until fluffy.
  10. Match cookies into pairs and spread or pipe 1.5 tablespoons of filling onto the flat side of one cookie before topping with the second.

Notes

To ensure your cream pies have a professional finish, wait until the cookies are completely cold to the touch before assembling; any residual heat will cause the fluffy filling to melt and slide. For even better flavor development, store the assembled sandwiches in an airtight container overnight to allow the moisture from the filling to slightly soften the cookies further.

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 12 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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