Oatmeal Cream Pie Cookies
Oatmeal cream pie cookies are a nostalgic treat that combines chewy oats with a luscious cream filling, making them the perfect indulgence for any occasion. These delightful cookies evoke warm memories of childhood and are sure to bring smiles to friends and family alike. Easy to make, they are visually appealing and full of flavor, leaving you with an unforgettable taste experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mix to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto lined baking sheets, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned but centers remain soft.
- While cooling on wire racks, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla for the filling.
- Once cookies have cooled completely, spread or pipe filling onto one cookie and sandwich with another.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg