Introduction:
Indulge in the nostalgic flavors of childhood with this Oatmeal Cream Pie recipe. These soft and chewy oatmeal cookies sandwich a fluffy cream filling for a delightful treat. Perfect for sharing with loved ones or enjoying as a sweet snack.
Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 12 minutes | Total Time: 32 minutes | Serves: 12
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup buttercream frosting
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet mixture until fully combined.
- Stir in the oats until well incorporated.
- Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cookies are cooled, spread buttercream frosting on the flat side of half of the cookies and then sandwich with the remaining cookies.
- Enjoy your homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies!
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 320 || Fat: 15g || Carbohydrates: 45g || Protein: 4g
What I Love About This Recipe?
- The combination of chewy oatmeal cookies and creamy frosting is simply irresistible.
- These Oatmeal Cream Pies are perfect for special occasions or as a sweet treat anytime.
- Homemade treats always taste better, and this recipe is easy to make from scratch.
- You can customize the filling with different flavors of frosting for a fun twist.
- They are a crowd-pleaser and great for sharing with friends and family.
What To Avoid While Making this Recipe?
- Avoid overmixing the cookie dough, as this can result in tough cookies.
- Make sure to let the cookies cool completely before adding the frosting, or it will melt and make a mess.
- Do not skip the step of flattening the cookies before baking, as this helps them bake evenly.
- Be careful not to overbake the cookies, as they will continue to cook slightly on the baking sheet after they are removed from the oven.
- Store the Oatmeal Cream Pies in an airtight container to keep them fresh and prevent them from drying out.
- The combination of chewy oatmeal cookies and creamy frosting is simply irresistible.
- These Oatmeal Cream Pies are perfect for special occasions or as a sweet treat anytime.
- Homemade treats always taste better, and this recipe is easy to make from scratch.
- You can customize the filling with different flavors of frosting for a fun twist.
- They are a crowd-pleaser and great for sharing with friends and family.
What To Avoid While Making this Recipe?
- Avoid overmixing the cookie dough, as this can result in tough cookies.
- Make sure to let the cookies cool completely before adding the frosting, or it will melt and make a mess.
- Do not skip the step of flattening the cookies before baking, as this helps them bake evenly.
- Be careful not to overbake the cookies, as they will continue to cook slightly on the baking sheet after they are removed from the oven.
- Store the Oatmeal Cream Pies in an airtight container to keep them fresh and prevent them from drying out.
- Avoid overmixing the cookie dough, as this can result in tough cookies.
- Make sure to let the cookies cool completely before adding the frosting, or it will melt and make a mess.
- Do not skip the step of flattening the cookies before baking, as this helps them bake evenly.
- Be careful not to overbake the cookies, as they will continue to cook slightly on the baking sheet after they are removed from the oven.
- Store the Oatmeal Cream Pies in an airtight container to keep them fresh and prevent them from drying out.
