Description
Nostalgic Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies blend childhood memories with sweet, comforting goodness. Classic sandwich cookies offer creamy vanilla filling nestled between hearty, spiced oatmeal cookies that make snack time feel like home.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
Sugars and Sweeteners:
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
Leavening and Binding Agents:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F (175°C) and arrange parchment paper on a baking sheet.
- In a large mixing bowl, whip butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until airy and pale. Incorporate eggs individually, then blend in vanilla extract thoroughly.
- Separately, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt using a whisk. Gradually integrate dry ingredients into butter mixture, ensuring smooth incorporation. Fold in oats and optional raisins gently.
- Create rounded dough portions and place them on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining approximately 2-inch spacing. Delicately flatten each portion using a spoon’s back.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until cookie edges turn golden and centers appear set. Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
- Prepare cream filling by beating butter until silky. Incrementally add powdered sugar, mixing consistently. Pour in heavy cream and vanilla extract, whipping until texture becomes light and voluminous.
- After cookies have cooled completely, apply a generous cream filling layer on one cookie’s surface, then sandwich with another cookie.
- Preserve cream pies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or refrigerate to extend freshness.
Notes
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting sugar levels to suit personal taste preferences or dietary needs.
- Swap raisins with chocolate chips, nuts, or dried cranberries for unique flavor variations and texture.
- Reduce butter content by using Greek yogurt or applesauce to create a lighter, healthier version of the cream pie.
- Ensure cookies are completely cooled before assembling to prevent cream filling from melting and maintain structural integrity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 3.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg