Description
Incredible Gingerbread Oatmeal Cream Pies are a delightful holiday treat that combines soft, spiced gingerbread cookies with a luscious cream filling. These chewy pies evoke warmth and nostalgia, making them perfect for festive gatherings or cozy nights at home. With their irresistible flavors and textures, each bite is a celebration of the season that will surely become a cherished tradition.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and brown sugar.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time until well blended.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dollops onto parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- For the filling, whip powdered sugar with softened butter until fluffy; add a splash of vanilla extract.
- Once cookies cool, spread filling on one cookie and sandwich with another.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: - Use room-temperature butter for easy mixing.- Chill dough for about 30 minutes to prevent spreading.- Customize by adding chocolate chips or nuts for extra flavor.