Description
Oatmeal cream pies are the ultimate nostalgic treat, combining soft, chewy oatmeal cookies with a luscious cream filling. Perfect for any occasion, these delightful pies evoke memories of childhood and cozy gatherings. With their irresistible taste and texture, they make for a delicious snack while binge-watching your favorite series or celebrating with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened) – Optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix oats, flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter with brown and granulated sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
- Gradually combine dry and wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Drop dough onto prepared sheets; bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool cookies on racks before adding filling: beat butter with powdered sugar until fluffy; mix in cream cheese if using.
- Spread filling on half of the cookies and top with remaining cookies to create sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie (50g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg