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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.