How to Make Irresistible Oatmeal Cream Pies - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something undeniably nostalgic and comforting about oatmeal cream pies. Who could forget the soft, chewy oatmeal cookies sandwiching a generous dollop of sweet, creamy filling? These classic treats have been a favorite for generations, and for good reason. They're the perfect combination of wholesome oats, warm spices, and rich, indulgent filling.>

If you're a fan of oatmeal cream pies, you'll love this homemade version that takes the beloved classic to a whole new level. Our reci...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • ¾ cup tightly packed dark brown sugar
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup cinnamon chips (such as Hershey's®)
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream, or more as needed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 15
  • Yield: 15 cream pies

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine 1 cup butter, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, molasses, and 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until creamy.
  • Mix flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt together in a separate bowl. Stir into the creamed butter mixture. Mix in oats until evenly incorporated. Fold cinnamon chips into the dough.
  • Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges start to brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool.
  • Combine confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup butter, heavy cream, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in the bowl of a stand mixer. Beat on high speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Spread 1 teaspoon of the cream filling over the back of half of the cookies; top with remaining cookies.
  • Nutrition

    481 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 76mg
    • Sodium: 343mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 61g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 45g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 75mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 160mg