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Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies

Soft, chewy oatmeal cookies sandwiched with a sweet, fluffy cream filling create the ultimate nostalgic treat. Perfect for lunchboxes, parties, or just a cozy homemade snack, these oatmeal cream pies are irresistibly delicious and made from scratch.
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Prep Time:25 minutes
Cook Time:12 minutes
Total Time:50 minutes

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer or hand mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire cooling rack
  • Spoon or piping bag for filling

Ingredients

  • For the Oatmeal Cookies:
  • 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 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 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • For the Cream Filling:
  • 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 –3 tbsp milk

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Make Cookie Dough:
  • In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
  • Combine Dry Ingredients:
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually mix into the butter mixture. Stir in oats until evenly combined.
  • Shape Cookies:
  • Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and place on prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.
  • Bake Cookies:
  • Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  • Make Cream Filling:
  • In a medium bowl, beat together butter and shortening until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until creamy. Mix in vanilla extract and milk until fluffy. Adjust milk for desired consistency.
  • Assemble Oatmeal Cream Pies:
  • Spread or pipe cream filling onto the flat side of one cookie, then sandwich with another cookie. Press gently to adhere.
  • Serve:
  • Enjoy immediately or chill for firmer filling.
Servings: 14 cream pies