Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies – Satisfy your sweet tooth with these Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies, an American dessert that will take you back, to your childhood. These cookies are soft and chewy complemented perfectly by a creamy filling making them an absolute delight. Whether you enjoy them as an afternoon treat or a comforting end to a meal these Oatmeal Cream Pies are guaranteed to fulfill your cravings.
The first time I made these Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies for a family get-together they quickly became everyone’s favorite in our home. I’ll always cherish the expressions on my husband’s and child’s faces as they savored their first bite—an ideal blend of nostalgia and deliciousness. These cookies have the ability to bring people together and evoke memories.
What makes this Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies stand out?
What truly makes these Oatmeal Cream Pies stand out is the harmony between the oatmeal cookies and the velvety cream filling. The cookies are crafted with love boasting flavors of butter, brown sugar and just a touch of cinnamon. The luscious filling, featuring cream cheese, butter and powdered sugar adds a contrast that leaves you satisfied. These pies aren’t merely desserts; they’re a journey, with every mouthwatering bite.
What You Need To Make This Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies Recipe?
Butter: Opt unsalted for butter to have control over the saltiness in your recipe. Make sure it’s at room temperature for a texture in both the cookies and the filling.
Sugars: A combination of brown sugar and granulated sugar brings sweetness. Moisture to the oatmeal cookies. The brown sugar adds a touch of caramel.
Molasses: Molasses adds depth of flavor and a subtle hint of sweetness. It’s the ingredient that gives these cookies their distinctive taste.
Vanilla Extract: High-quality vanilla extract enhances the flavor profile making these cookies more aromatic and delicious.
Eggs: Eggs play a role as binders providing structure and moisture to the cookie dough. They contribute to the chewy texture we love.
Flour: All-purpose flour forms the foundation of this cookie dough giving it structure and thickness.
Cinnamon: Just a touch of cinnamon brings warmth and complexity to these cookies perfectly complementing all flavors.
Baking Soda: Baking soda acts as a leavening agent helping these cookies rise while achieving their desired texture.
Salt: A small amount of salt enhances the flavor profile by balancing out the sweetness in both the cookies and the filling.
Quick Oats: Quick oats are essential, for achieving that oatmeal cookie texture we all know and love. They retain their shape while absorbing moisture resulting in a chewy cookie.
Cream Cheese: It’s important to use cream cheese in brick style for the creamy filling. This type of cream cheese gives it the consistency and flavor.
Powdered Sugar: The powdered sugar adds sweetness to the filling. Helps create a texture. Adjust the amount according to your level of sweetness.
Cream: You may need a tablespoon of cream to achieve the desired consistency, for the cream filling. Add it gradually as needed.
Steps To Make Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies:
Step 1: Let’s start by preheating your oven to 350°F (180°C or 170°C, for fan ovens) and lining your cookie sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Step 2: Now in a bowl work your magic by beating the butter together with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until it becomes light and fluffy. This is where the cookie journey begins!
Step 3: Next mix in the molasses and vanilla extract until everything becomes creamy and dreamy. It’s like a symphony of flavors coming together.
Step 4: Time to turn off the mixer. Add the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Start by stirring them by hand to avoid making a mess with flour flying everywhere. Then turn on the mixer at low speed. Continue mixing until everything combines into one happy family.
Step 5: Don’t forget to stir in those oats! They’ll give your cookies that perfect texture.
Step 6: Now comes the fun part. Shaping your cookie dough into balls! Aim for about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of dough, per ball. Place them on the cookie sheets. Using a cookie scoop can make this process easier. You should aim to have 32 to 34 cookies, which would give you around 16 to 17 sandwiched creations.
Step 7: Place one baking sheet with the cookie dough, in the center of your oven. They will require 9 to 11 minutes to bake. Until the tops appear set and slightly golden. Can you catch a whiff of that aroma wafting through your kitchen?
Step 8: Let your baked cookies cool on the baking sheet for at least 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. This step is crucial for achieving cookie perfection.
Preparing the Frosting:
Step 9: In a bowl let the butter become light and airy as you beat it.
Step 10: Cut your cream cheese into pieces. Introduce it to the butter. They will quickly become companions trust me.
Step 11: Add 1 ½ cups of sugar along, with vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Begin mixing at low speed then gradually increase it to medium until everything is perfectly blended.
Step 12: Slowly add in the remaining sugar around ½ cup at a time until you achieve your desired level of sweetness. If the consistency becomes too thick simply add a tablespoon of cream to smooth it out.
Putting Together the Cookies:
Step 13: Frost Like a star by taking a cooled cookie. Generously spread around 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of that delicious frosting on the underside. It’s like creating a sweet foundation.
Step 14: Place another cookie on top but make sure that the bottom side is facing downwards. It’s like giving the cookies an embrace and your taste buds will surely appreciate it!
Step 15: Now indulge in the moment when you take a bite into these Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies – a combination of chewy oatmeal cookies and creamy frosting. Pure happiness, with every mouthful!
Tip:
For picture-perfect Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies try using an ice cream scoop to portion out the cookie dough. This will give you cookies that perfectly sandwich the delicious cream filling. Not only does it guarantee consistency. It also adds a touch of fun and eliminates any mess when shaping your cookies!
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I make these cookies ahead of time?
Sure! You can definitely prepare these cookies in advance. These delicious Oatmeal Cream Pies can be stored in an airtight container. When you’re ready to savor them simply assemble them with the filling.
Can I use regular oats instead of quick oats?
Quick oats are recommended for this recipe as they give the ideal texture. However, if you only have regular oats, on hand feel free to use them. Just keep in mind that the consistency might be slightly different.
Can I freeze these Oatmeal Cream Pies?
Absolutely! These Oatmeal Cream Pies freeze well. For freshness make sure to wrap them up before placing them in the freezer.
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Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies
Ingredients
Oatmeal Cookies:
- 1 c. unsalted butter 226 grams, softened
- 1 c. brown sugar 200 grams, packed
- ½ c. granulated sugar 100 grams
- 1 tbsp. molasses
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 c. all-purpose flour 250 grams
- ½ tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 3 c. quick oats
Cream Filling:
- ¾ c. unsalted butter 168 grams, softened
- 2 ounces cream cheese 57 grams (make sure to use full-fat, brick-style)
- 3-4 c. powdered sugar 330-440 grams
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 1 tbsp. cream if needed
Instructions
Oatmeal Cookies:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C or 170°C fan forced). Prepare your cookie sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper.
- In a bowl beat together softened butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes fluffy.
- Add molasses, vanilla extract and eggs, to the mixture. Continue beating until it turns creamy.
- Turn off the mixer. Gently add flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Stir briefly by hand before resuming mixing on low speed until everything's well incorporated.
- Incorporate the oats into the dough by stirring them in.
- Shape the dough into balls of about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons each. Place them 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
- Bake one sheet at a time in the middle of the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes. Until the tops of the cookies appear set.
- Allow the cookies to cool on their sheets for at least 10 minutes before transferring them onto a wire rack for further cooling.
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- In a bowl, beat softened butter until it becomes fluffy.
- Cut cream cheese into pieces. Incorporate it into the butter while continuing to beat.
- Gradually add 1 ½ cups of sugar along, with vanilla extract and salt while starting on low speed and gradually increasing it to medium speed until everything is well mixed.
- Gradually mix in the rest of the sugar adding about ½ cup at a time until you reach the desired level of sweetness.
- If the frosting is too thick you can add 1 tablespoon of cream to achieve the consistency you prefer.
To put together the cookies:
- Take a cookie. Spread around 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of frosting on its bottom side.
- Place another cookie on top with its side facing down.
- Now you can enjoy your Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies!
Notes
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