Oatmeal Cream Pies
Oatmeal Cream Pies are the perfect blend of nostalgia and flavor, featuring soft, chewy oatmeal cookies filled with a sweet cream filling. These homemade delights evoke childhood memories and are ideal for sharing during gatherings or enjoying solo with a cup of coffee. Simple to prepare and utterly satisfying, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture until just mixed.
- Drop tablespoon-sized dough onto parchment-lined sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Cool on wire racks.
- For the filling, beat together butter and powdered sugar until smooth; add vanilla and mix until fluffy.
- Assemble by spreading frosting between two cooled cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For chewy pies, avoid overbaking. Experiment with chocolate chips or substitute almond extract for vanilla for a unique twist.