Description
Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies are a delightful twist on a beloved classic, combining soft and chewy oatmeal cookies with a rich, creamy filling. Each bite is a nostalgic treat that brings comfort and joy, making them perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as a sweet snack any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (optional)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar (if using), egg, and vanilla extract until well mixed.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden; let cool on sheets for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- While cooling, beat together cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth to create the filling.
- Once cookies are completely cool, spread filling on one cookie and top with another to form a sandwich.
Notes
Chill your dough for at least 30 minutes before scooping for thicker cookies.
Feel free to add chocolate chips or nuts for extra texture.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Chill your dough for at least 30 minutes before scooping for thicker cookies. Feel free to add chocolate chips or nuts for extra texture. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.