Description
Homemade Oatmeal Creme Pies are soft, chewy oatmeal cookies sandwiched with a sweet, creamy filling. This nostalgic treat combines the hearty texture of rolled oats with a smooth vanilla buttercream center, perfect for a delightful snack or dessert.
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
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Then, add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly to combine.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour, old-fashioned rolled oats, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening and seasoning.
- Combine Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to form the cookie dough.
- Portion Cookies: Using a tablespoon, drop mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheets spaced about two inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes until the edges turn golden brown. The centers might appear slightly underbaked but will firm up as they cool, resulting in a soft texture.
- Prepare Filling: Beat together the powdered sugar and softened butter until smooth and creamy, creating the classic creme filling.
- Assemble Pies: Once the cookies have completely cooled, spread the filling on the flat side of one cookie, then sandwich with another cookie. Repeat with remaining cookies to form oatmeal creme pies.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming and smooth filling.
- Do not overbake the cookies; slight underbaking in the center yields the best chewy texture.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon or a dash of nutmeg to the dry ingredients.
- Store assembled oatmeal creme pies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before filling to prevent melting the filling.
