This oatmeal cream pie recipe is my favorite! These easy to make treats feature two soft oatmeal cookies stuffed with fluffy cream filling.
Today I’m excited to embark on a nostalgic recipe adventure. I’m taking us back to the days of lunchbox treasures and after-school snacks.
I’m talking about the legendary, the iconic, the utterly irresistible: oatmeal cream pie!
I’m showing you how to whip up these delightful treats from scratch, and trust me, they’re about to give your favorite childhood snack a run for its money.
Imagine the perfect blend of buttery, chewy oatmeal cookies. Each bite filled with the comforting embrace of warm spices and the goodness of old-fashioned oats.
AND between these two tasty cookies lies a layer of creamy, dreamy filling.
These beauties are like the fine wine of the snack world; they only get better with age (or, in this case, with the realization that you can make them yourself and have as many as you want).
Get ready to don your apron, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful journey to recreate a classic.
These oatmeal cream pies are more than just a recipe; they’re a trip down memory lane, a chance to relive the good old days, and an opportunity to impress everyone with your baking prowess.
Let’s bake some treats that are so good, you might just hide them from your kids. Or your spouse. Or everyone. No judgment here. Let’s get baking!
Tips for Making Delicious Oatmeal Pies
Are you looking to make the tastiest oatmeal pies ever? I’ve got some tips for you. Here’s what I always make sure to pay attention to. Otherwise, scroll down for the recipe.
Use Old Fashioned Oats
Use old-fashioned oats for a chewier texture. Avoid instant oats; they just won’t give you that classic texture.
Measure Precisely
Flour is one of the main ingredients in this recipe. Measure using the scoop-and-level method, as adding too much flour can result in dry baked goods.
Bring Cold Ingredients to Room Temp
Bring butter to room temperature before mixing. It will incorporate better, resulting in smoother batter and softer cookies.
Avoid Overmixing
Mix the batter just until ingredients are combined, or the dry disappears into the wet. Overmixing can result in tough cookies.
Butter vs. Shortening
Some people swear by using shortening for a more stable filling, but butter gives better flavor. You can even do a 50/50 mix!
Are you ready to make these oatmeal cream pies? Here’s what you’re going to need:
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups oats, old fashioned
Filling
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons milk, as needed
After you have sandwiched the oatmeal cookies with the cream pie filling, store them in an airtight container for up to 5 days. They will taste stale if you keep the oatmeal creme pies on the counter.
You can freeze the cookies on their own or after assembly. If freezing the cookies alone, place them all in a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze them for up to 3 months.
If freezing an assembled oatmeal cookie cream pie, tightly wrap in plastic before transferring to a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze for up to 2 months.
Get the printable recipe for this delicious dessert below:
Oatmeal Cream Pie
Equipment
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
Filling
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons milk as needed
Instructions
Make the Cookies
- Preheat the oven to 350℉ and line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the butter, sugars, and molasses. Stir in the vanilla.
- Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the oats until all are covered well.
- Use your cookie scoop to scoop the dough onto the parchment paper, leaving space between each ball of dough.
- Bake for 12-13 minutes, then remove and let cool for a few minutes before transferring the cookies to a wire rack.
Make the Filling
- Beat the butter with a hand (or stand) mixer until it is whipped and fluffy.
- Add in the powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until it turns into a frosting consistency.
- Add the filling to half of the cookies and then top the filling with a second cookie.
Notes
Nutrition
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