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The Ultimate Guide to Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies: A Nostalgic Sweet Treat


  • Author: Lara Smith
  • Total Time: 1 hour (includes cooling and assembly)
  • Yield: 12 oatmeal cream pies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies bring back nostalgic memories with soft, chewy oatmeal cookies sandwiched around a fluffy vanilla cream filling. Perfect for dessert, lunchbox treats, or sweet indulgence any time of day.


Ingredients

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For the cookies:

    • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
    • 1 cup brown sugar
    • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 tsp baking soda
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
    • 3 cups old-fashioned oats

For the filling:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla extract, beating well after each addition.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir in oats until evenly combined.
  6. Drop tablespoon-sized dough portions onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  8. For the filling, beat softened butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream, beating until smooth and fluffy.
  9. Spread filling on the flat side of one cookie and sandwich with another. Repeat with remaining cookies.

Notes

  • For best texture, use old-fashioned oats; instant oats will alter the consistency.
  • Chill the dough before baking if you want thicker cookies.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or refrigerate for longer freshness.
  • For a twist, add a touch of maple syrup or cinnamon to the filling.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cream pie
  • Calories: 250 kcal
  • Sugar: 20 g
  • Sodium: 120 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 34 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 40 mg

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