Description
Handcrafted Oatmeal Cream Pies are a delightful homemade treat that combines soft, chewy oatmeal cookies with a creamy filling, evoking warm, nostalgic memories. Perfect for lunchboxes or an afternoon snack, these pies are not only simple to make but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. With just a few basic ingredients and easy steps, you can create these irresistible treats that will impress family and friends alike. Enjoy the comforting flavors and textures of these scrumptious pies!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix oats, flour, baking powder, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and sugars until fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until fully blended.
- Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown at the edges.
- While cooling on wire racks, prepare the filling by beating together softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until fluffy.
- Once cooled, spread cream filling between two cookies to create pies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg