Description
These homemade oatmeal creme pies are a delightful twist on the classic treat, featuring soft, chewy oatmeal cookies sandwiching a creamy, sweet filling. Perfectly balanced with brown and granulated sugars for a rich flavor and baked to golden perfection, they make an irresistible dessert or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Filling
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix well to combine all wet ingredients.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, old-fashioned rolled oats, baking soda, and salt. Gradually incorporate this dry mixture into the wet ingredients until fully combined to form the cookie dough.
- Form Dough Mounds: Using a tablespoon, drop mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn a golden brown. The centers may look slightly underbaked but will firm up as they cool.
- Make Filling: Beat together the powdered sugar and softened butter until smooth and creamy, creating the creme filling.
- Assemble Pies: Once the cookies have cooled completely, spread the filling evenly on the flat side of one cookie and sandwich with another cookie to form the oatmeal creme pies.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened but not melted for the best texture.
- For a stronger oatmeal flavor, you can toast the oats lightly before adding.
- Allow cookies to cool fully before assembling to prevent filling from melting.
- Store assembled pies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- You can customize the filling by adding a bit of vanilla extract or cinnamon for extra flavor.
