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Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies Recipe

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Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies are a nostalgic treat featuring soft, chewy oatmeal cookies sandwiched with a rich, creamy vanilla frosting. This recipe blends the warm flavors of cinnamon and molasses in the cookies with a luscious cream cheese frosting, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with a homemade touch.

Ingredients

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Oatmeal Cookies

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (226 grams), softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar (200 grams), packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 grams)
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (250 grams)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups quick oats

Frosting

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter (168 grams), softened
  • 2 ounces cream cheese (57 grams), full-fat, brick style
  • 3–4 cups powdered sugar (330–440 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon cream (optional, if needed for consistency)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C or 170°C fan forced) and line cookie sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix sugars and butter: In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which usually takes several minutes.
  3. Add molasses, vanilla, and eggs: Mix in the molasses, vanilla extract, and eggs until the batter is smooth and creamy, ensuring each ingredient is well incorporated.
  4. Incorporate dry ingredients: Turn off your mixer. Add the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt to the mixture. Stir a few times by hand to prevent flour dust, then mix on low speed until just combined to avoid overmixing.
  5. Stir in oats: Fold in the quick oats evenly throughout the dough to ensure each cookie has a chewy texture.
  6. Form cookies: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, shape the dough into balls approximately 1 to 1.5 tablespoons in size. Place them 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets. This recipe typically yields about 32-34 cookies, making 16-17 sandwich pies.
  7. Bake cookies: Bake one sheet at a time in the center of the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the cookie tops look set but not browned to keep them soft.
  8. Cool cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for at least 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely to prevent breaking during assembly.
  9. Prepare frosting: Beat the softened butter in a large bowl until fluffy. Chop the cream cheese into chunks and beat it into the butter until smooth.
  10. Add powdered sugar and flavorings: Add 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt to the butter mixture and beat on low to medium speed until combined. Gradually mix in the remaining powdered sugar, about 1/2 cup at a time, until the frosting reaches your desired sweetness and consistency.
  11. Adjust frosting texture: If the frosting is too thick, beat in 1 tablespoon of cream to soften it, achieving a spreadable consistency.
  12. Assemble cream pies: Take one cooled cookie and spread about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of frosting on the bottom side. Sandwich with a second cookie, bottom side down, pressing lightly to spread the filling evenly.

Notes

  • Make sure the butter and cream cheese are softened to room temperature for smooth mixing.
  • Quick oats are essential to achieve the right chewy texture; do not substitute with old-fashioned rolled oats without adjusting baking time.
  • Cooling the cookies fully before frosting prevents the filling from melting.
  • You can store assembled oatmeal cream pies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • For a richer flavor, use full-fat butter and cream cheese only.
  • If you prefer a sweeter filling, adjust the amount of powdered sugar accordingly.
  • Baking one sheet at a time ensures even baking and soft texture.

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