Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies

• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Bake Time: 10-12 minutes
• Total Time: 40-50 minutes

🍞 Ingredients- Cookies:
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 3/4 cup brown sugar
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 3 cups rolled oats

• Cream Filling:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-4 tablespoons heavy cream

👩‍🍳 Instructions1. Make the cookies: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Cream butter and sugar: Beat butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
4. Mix dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Add to wet ingredients and mix until combined.
5. Add oats: Stir in rolled oats.
6. Scoop cookies: Drop tablespoon-sized balls onto prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
8. Cool: Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

🍰 Cream Filling1. Beat butter: Beat butter until creamy.

2. Add powdered sugar: Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth.
3. Add vanilla and cream: Beat in vanilla extract and heavy cream until desired consistency.

📝 Assembly1. Pair cookies: Match cookies by size.

2. Spread filling: Spread a generous amount of cream filling on one cookie, then top with another cookie.

📝 Tips- Use old-fashioned oats for the best texture.

• Don’t overbake cookies to keep them chewy.
• Chill cookies before assembling for easier handling.

🤔 Variations- Add spices: Add nutmeg or ginger to the cookie dough for extra flavor.

• Use flavored extracts: Try almond or coconut extract in the cream filling.
• Add mix-ins: Fold in chocolate chips or nuts into the cookie dough.

🍪 Serving and Storage- Serve immediately: Enjoy fresh or store in an airtight container.

• Freeze cookies: Freeze cookies or assembled pies for up to 2 months.

Enjoy your delicious homemade oatmeal cream pies! 😋