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Homemade Oatmeal Creme Pies

Homemade Oatmeal Creme Pies That Will Take You Back

These homemade oatmeal creme pies evoke nostalgia with wholesome ingredients and a delightful vanilla frosting.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Servings: 12 pies
Course: Desserts
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp molasses can be omitted or substituted
  • 1 large egg can be replaced with flaxseed meal and water
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour can use gluten-free blend
  • 2 cups old-fashioned oats quick oats may work
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt can be omitted for low-sodium
For the Cream Filling
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream adjust for desired creaminess
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract high-quality recommended
  • pinch salt

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • Cooling rack
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a stand mixer, beat the butter, brown sugar, and molasses together on medium speed for about 2 minutes until creamy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
  4. Gradually add flour, oats, baking soda, and salt, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  5. Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are firm and centers remain soft.
  7. Let cookies rest for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Beat together the cream filling ingredients until creamy and fluffy.
  9. Pipe about 2 tablespoons of the filling onto the bottom of one cookie and sandwich it with another cookie.
  10. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Experiment with variations like adding chocolate chips or using peanut butter frosting for a fun twist.

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