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    Oatmeal Cream Pie

    BY: Ben Rayl PUBLISHED: 19 Nov, '22 UPDATED: 19 Nov, '22 2 Comments

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    If you want the perfect chewy oatmeal cookies filled with a heavenly creamy filling, you'll love this oatmeal cream pie recipe. These 30-minute homemade oatmeal cream pies will bring back childhood memories with their crumbly buttery texture and vanilla buttercream filling.

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    Contents
    • 🌟 Why this recipe works
    • 🍽 Key Ingredients
    • 🔪 How to make
    • 💭 Cooking tips
    • 📖 Recipe Variations
    • 🥗 What to serve with
    • 🙋 Frequently asked questions
    • 🧊 Storing
    • 🍳 Related comforting recipes
    • 👪 Serving size
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🌟 Why this recipe works

    If you've heard of little Debbie oatmeal cream pies, you know how delicious they can be. This homemade version is even better because it's made with fresh ingredients. The cookies are chewy and buttery, while the filling is creamy and sweet. It's the perfect treat for any occasion!

    One of the best things about this recipe is that it's so easy to make. The cookie dough and buttercream are easily prepared in a food processor, and once the cookies are baked and cooled, they're sandwiched together with the fluffy white filling. The result is a delicious, nostalgic treat that will have you coming back for more!

    The chewy oats in the cookie dough give these oatmeal cream pies a unique texture, while the molasses, cinnamon, and vanilla extract give them a delicious flavor. The filling of butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cream is light and fluffy and complements the cookies perfectly.

    These cookies are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike! Whether you're looking for an easy recipe to make for a party or you want to treat yourself to a nostalgic snack, these oatmeal cream pies are a perfect choice.

    Looking for more cookie recipes? Check our other delicious cookie recipes:

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    🍽 Key Ingredients

    With just a few pantry staples and a stand mixer, you can make a batch of these homemade oatmeal cream pies in no time! Here's what you'll need:

    Oatmeal cream pie ingredients

    Flour mixture - The flour and oat mixture consists of all-purpose flour, quick oats to add texture to the cookies, baking soda to help them rise during baking, and cinnamon for a spiced flavor.

    Butter - You'll need unsalted butter for this recipe. Make sure the butter is at room temperature so that it creams easier when making the cookie dough and the cream filling.

    Sugar - The chewy cookies get their delicious soft texture from dark brown, which also helps to give them a caramelized flavor, and the granulated sugar provides the sweetness. You'll also need confectioners sugar for the creamy filling so that it's smooth and not grainy.

    Molasses - One of the key contributors to these chewy cookies is the teaspoon of molasses. This dark brown syrup gives the cookies a slightly caramelized flavor and helps the cookies stay soft.

    Egg - Eggs are a staple ingredient for most cookie recipes, due to their ability to bind everything together, preventing them from falling apart.

    Vanilla extract - This is a must for the cookie dough and the buttercream filling. The flavor of vanilla really pulls all the other ingredients together and gives these oatmeal cream pies their delicious flavor.

    Heavy cream - Heavy cream is used in the buttercream filling to help give it a light and fluffy texture.

    Substitutions

    If you're lacking some of the oatmeal cream pie ingredients, there are a few substitutes you can use without changing the recipe.

    Oats

    You can use old-fashioned rolled oats instead of quick oats. Just pulse them in the food processor a few times to break them, but not completely pulverized.

    Brown sugar

    If you don't have dark brown sugar, you can use light brown sugar instead. The cookies will be a little lighter in color, but they'll still taste delicious!

    Molasses

    If you don't have molasses, you can substitute it for honey or corn syrup.

    Cream

    1 packet of Marshmallow fluff can be used in place of the heavy cream to make a marshmallow filling. Reduce the amount of confectioners sugar to 1 cup so that the filling isn't overly sweet.

    🔪 How to make

    You'll be surprised how easy this oatmeal cream pie recipe is to make! Just follow these simple steps below and watch how these delicious chewy soft oatmeal cookies disappear from your table.

    Preparations

    • Remove the unsalted butter from the fridge to come to room temperature.

    Cooking instructions

    Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (176 degrees Celsius) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

    Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

    Step 2
    Combine the flour, oats, cinnamon, and baking soda in a medium bowl.

    Combine the flour, oats, cinnamon, and baking soda in a medium bowl.

    Step 3
    Fit a stand mixer with the paddle attachment and beat the softened butter for 30 seconds to a minute on medium speed until creamy, then add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, molasses, and salt, and continue beating for 5 minutes.

    Beat the softened butter for 30 seconds to a minute on medium speed until creamy, then add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, molasses, and salt

    Step 4
    Add the egg and vanilla extract and beat again until thoroughly incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat once more until the mixture is thick.

    Add the egg and vanilla extract and beat again

    Step 5
    Reduce the speed to low and gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients until completely incorporated.

    Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients until completely incorporated

    Step 6
    Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to scoop the dough onto the baking sheets around 2 inches apart. The cookies spread during baking, so make sure to adequately separate the dough balls on the baking sheet.

    Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to scoop the dough onto the baking sheets

    Step 7
    Bake the cookies one baking sheet at a time for 10 minutes each until the edges of the cookies start to brown and the centers puff up slightly.

    Bake the cookies one baking sheet at a time for 10 minutes each until the edges of the cookies start to brown

    Step 8
    Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack while making the cream filling.

    Step 8 let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack while making the cream filling.

    Step 9
    Clean and dry the stand mixer bowl and paddle attachment before making the filling. Beat the unsalted butter for around 3 minutes on medium speed until light and fluffy.

    . Beat the unsalted butter for around 3 minutes on medium speed until light and fluffy .

    Step 10
    Switch to low speed and gradually add the confectioners sugar and cream.

    Gradually add the confectioners sugar and cream

    Step 11
    Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then add the vanilla, and continue to beat the mixture for another minute.

    Step 12
    Spoon the cream filling into a piping bag with a nozzle and pipe the filling into the center of half of the cooled oatmeal cookies, then place and gently press the remaining cookies on top.

    Spoon the cream filling into a piping bag with a nozzle and pipe the filling into the center of half of the cooled oatmeal cookies

    Step 13
    Serve the oatmeal cream pies on a plate or transfer them to an airtight container.

    Oatmeal cream pie serving

    💭 Cooking tips

    Use a cookie cutter

    If you want perfectly round cookies, use a cookie cutter to shape the cookies when they come out of the oven.

    Spreading the filling

    Don't go overboard with the filling when spreading it onto the cookies, as it will spill over the sides when pressing the cookies together.

    Let the cookies cool. 

    The oatmeal cookies must be completely cool before spreading the cream filling. Otherwise, it will melt and become a mess.

    Don't overbake the cookies

    10 minutes should be perfect for these cookies! You don't want them to become golden brown as they will go hard when cooling rather than soft and chewy.

    Oatmeal cream pie serving

    📖 Recipe Variations

    If you want to change up the flavor of these oatmeal cream pies, you can add in some additional flavors.

    Chocolate oatmeal cream pies

    Add ⅓ cup of cocoa powder to the flour and mix ½ cup of chocolate chips into the cookie dough at the end. You can also mix chocolate shavings into the filling.

    Fruit and nut oatmeal cream pies

    To make your oatmeal cookies extra crunchy and chewy, add ½ cup of raisins and ½ cup of chopped nuts to the dough at the end. Macadamia, hazelnuts, or almonds work great in this recipe.

    Oatmeal pies with strawberry cream

    Make a strawberry cream filling by adding a few drops of strawberry essence instead of vanilla into the butter mixture and fold in ¼ cup of finely diced fresh strawberries once the filling is thick.

    For more ideas check out my collection of best cinnamon toast crunch recipes.

    Oatmeal cream pie serving

    🥗 What to serve with

    Oatmeal cream pies are delicious with a cup of coffee or glass of milk, but they can also be served with other tasty desserts for brunch or teatime with friends. Here are a few tasty suggestions to make at home:

    Spiced pumpkin roll

    A slice of this homemade spiced pumpkin roll cake is the perfect addition to your oatmeal cookies. The ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg in the cake create a lovely fall flavor that goes perfectly with the cream cheese filling.

    French chocolate eclairs

    These easy French chocolate eclairs are made with a light and airy choux pastry that is filled with rich vanilla cream and dipped in a chocolate ganache. They are the perfect treat to serve with your oatmeal cream pies.

    Oreo cheesecake.

    Nobody can say no to a slice of cheesecake - the delicious cream cheese filling and biscuit base is always a winner! And this baked oreo cheesecake goes beyond the traditional flavors by adding some chopped-up Oreos into the filling and topping the cheesecake with an Oreo crumble. Delicious!

    🙋 Frequently asked questions

    Can I make oatmeal chewy cookies without an electric mixer?

    Yes. It is possible to make oatmeal cream pies without a stand mixer. You can use a handheld electric whisk to make this recipe, although it will take longer for the cream filling to get thick.

    What can I do if the cream filling is too runny?

    When beating the cream filling, the mixture can become warm as the machine beats it, causing it to become slightly runny. One way to make sure your filling will stay thick is to pop the mixture into the fridge for around an hour before spreading it onto the cookies.

    Oatmeal cream pie serving

    🧊 Storing

    You can enjoy these soft and chewy oatmeal cookies for days without going stale when stored correctly.

    Room temperature - Once the cookies are sandwiched together with the filling, store them in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

    Fridge - You can also store the cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

    Freezer - The best way to freeze oatmeal cream pies is by wrapping them individually in plastic wrap, placing them in a freezer bag or container, and freezing them for 3 months. Thaw them overnight in the fridge.

    Oatmeal cream pies are best served at room temperature, so if you have stored them in the fridge, allow them to come to room temperature before enjoying them.

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    👪 Serving size

    This oatmeal cream pie recipe yields 12 cookies. The recipe is also easily scalable, so if you need to make more (or less), simply adjust the ingredient amounts accordingly.

    This recipe is just like Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pies, which are soft and chewy with smooth vanilla buttercream. They are one of the best homemade cookies and will be a huge hit with family and friends. Enjoy!

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    Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pie (Easy 30-minute!)

    If you want the perfect chewy oatmeal cookies filled with a heavenly creamy filling, you'll love this oatmeal cream pie recipe. These 30 minute homemade oatmeal cream pies will bring back childhood memories with their crumbly buttery texture and vanilla buttercream filling.
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    Course: Cookies, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 170kcal
    Author: Ben Rayl

    Ingredients
     

    For the Cookies:

    • 1¼ cups All-purpose flour
    • ⅔ cup Quick oats - 70g
    • ¾ teaspoon Baking soda
    • ¾ teaspoon Ground cinnamon
    • ½ cup Unsalted butter room temperature - 113g
    • ¾ cup Packed dark brown sugar - 165g
    • ¼ cup Granulated sugar - 50g
    • 1 tablespoon Molasses
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • 1 large Egg
    • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract

    For the Cream Filling:

    • ½ cup Unsalted butter - 113g
    • Pinch of salt
    • 2 cups Confectioners’ sugar - 240g
    • 2-3 tablespoons Heavy cream
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

    Instructions

    Preparations

    • Remove the unsalted butter from the fridge to come to room temperature.

    Cooking instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (176 degrees Celsius) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
    • Combine the flour, oats, cinnamon, and baking soda in a medium bowl.
    • Fit a stand mixer with the paddle attachment and beat the softened butter for 30 seconds to a minute on medium speed until creamy, then add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, molasses, and salt, and continue beating for 5 minutes.
    • Add the egg and vanilla extract and beat again until thoroughly incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat once more until the mixture is thick.
    • Reduce the speed to low and gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients until completely incorporated.
    • Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to scoop the dough onto the baking sheets around 2 inches apart. The cookies spread during baking, so make sure to adequately separate the dough balls on the baking sheet.
    • Bake the cookies one baking sheet at a time for 10 minutes each until the edges of the cookies start to brown and the centers puff up slightly.
    • Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack while making the cream filling.
    • Clean and dry the stand mixer bowl and paddle attachment before making the filling. Beat the unsalted butter for around 3 minutes on medium speed until light and fluffy.
    • Switch to low speed and gradually add the confectioners sugar and cream.
    • Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then add the vanilla, and continue to beat the mixture for another minute.
    • Spoon the cream filling into a piping bag with a nozzle and pipe the filling into the center of half of the cooled oatmeal cookies, then place and gently press the remaining cookies on top.
    • Serve the oatmeal cream pies on a plate or transfer them to an airtight container.

    Notes

    Use a cookie cutter
    If you want perfectly round cookies, use a cookie cutter to shape the cookies when they come out of the oven.
    Spreading the filling
    Don't go overboard with the filling when spreading it onto the cookies, as it will spill over the sides when pressing the cookies together.
    Let the cookies cool. 
    The oatmeal cookies must be completely cool before spreading the cream filling. Otherwise, it will melt and become a mess.
    Don't overbake the cookies
    10 minutes should be perfect for these cookies! You don't want them to become golden brown as they will go hard when cooling rather than soft and chewy.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g

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    1. Anne

      March 16, 2023 at 2:59 pm

      I'm very excited to try this (and i will come back and rate it once i have!) I have a question on this though, you have under substitutions "1 packet of Marshmallow fluff can be used in place of the heavy cream". I'm interested to try this, but i'm not sure what a packet of marshmallow fluff means. I only see jars of fluff when i look in the store and online. How many ounces are in a packet?

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        March 17, 2023 at 3:22 pm

        Hi Anne. Thank for your question. 1 pack of 7.5 Ounce of marshmallow fluff. However, do not forget to reduce the amount of confectioners sugar to 1 cup so that the filling isn't overly sweet.
        Hope this helps. Enjoy it! 😉

        Reply

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