Description
Indulge in the nostalgic charm of homemade oatmeal cream pies, featuring soft, chewy cookies filled with a sweet, fluffy cream. This classic treat brings back memories of playful afternoons and satisfyingly sweet moments, making them perfect for lunchboxes or late-night cravings. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable with various add-ins, these delightful cookies are sure to impress family and friends at any gathering.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
- 1/2 cup marshmallow fluff (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes). Add egg and vanilla extract; mix well.
- In a separate bowl, combine rolled oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spaced two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers are soft. Cool completely on wire racks.
- For the filling, beat together powdered sugar and marshmallow fluff until smooth. Spread on the flat side of one cooled cookie and sandwich with another cookie.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oatmeal cream pie (70g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g (includes Monounsaturated Fat: approximately 3g)
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg