Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pie

Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pie

Embrace the nostalgia with these Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies, combining rustic, chewy oatmeal cookies with a light, creamy filling. Perfect for an afternoon snack or a sweet treat after dinner, these delightful sandwiches will transport you right back to your childhood kitchen.

Ingredients

For the Oatmeal Cookies:

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• ¾ cup light brown sugar
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp salt
• 3 cups quick or old-fashioned oatmeal

For the Creamy Heart Filling:

• ¾ cup unsalted butter, whipped
• 2.5 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp milk or half-and-half

Instructions

1. Cookie Creation:
   • Mix the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, whip the butter with both sugars until fluffy. Blend in the eggs and vanilla until the mixture is smooth.
   • Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
   • Make the Cookie Dough: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until well combined. Stir in the oatmeal to incorporate fully, ensuring that hearty texture in every bite.
   • Prep for Baking: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Bake to Perfection:
   • Scoop and Bake: Drop large spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them out to allow for spreading.
   • Baking Time: Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until they are golden around the edges but still soft in the middle.
   • Cooling: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
3. Filling Fantasy:
   • Whip the Butter: In a clean bowl, beat the whipped butter until it’s light and airy.
   • Add Sweetness: Gradually add the sifted confectioners’ sugar to the butter, beating continuously. Mix in the vanilla and milk until the filling is smooth and resembles fluffy clouds.
4. Assembly of Delight:
   • Sandwich the Cookies: Pair similar-sized cookies together. Spread a generous amount of cream filling on the flat side of one cookie and top with another, pressing gently to distribute the filling evenly.

Serve your Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies as a delightful treat that’s sure to please everyone. Whether enjoyed with a glass of cold milk or as a standalone dessert, these cream pies are a heartwarming throwback to a classic favorite.