THE BEST HOMEMADE OATMEAL CREAM PIES
A few nights ago, Tony put in a dessert request for Oatmeal Cream Pies. My oatmeal cookies are one of his favorite treats. So upgrading them into a tasty sandwich had me sold. Since we’ve been staying at home, baking is a great way to not only pass the time but also fills the house with a cozy sweet smell. Looking for a fun cookie recipe to try soon? Read on for my recipe for the best homemade oatmeal cream pies!
THE BEST HOMEMADE OATMEAL CREAM PIES
Forget Little Debbie, these homemade oatmeal cream pies are a dream. They’re soft and chewy oatmeal cookies, sandwiched together around a fluffy vanilla filling.
As I’m writing this blog post, I’m also eating one with my afternoon coffee. If you didn’t grow up on Little Debbie’s Oatmeal Cream Pies, they’re a staple in the store bought dessert world. I love them because they’re slightly salty, chewy & filled with frosting that oozes out with every bite.
I am going to be honest with you guys, these aren’t a health food. And they’re definitely part of my every day diet. But they are:
- A major crowd pleaser
- One of my most requested desserts
- Better than original Little Debbie’s version
- Can’t stop eating material
- Totally worth it
OATMEAL CREAM PIES RECIPE
Cookies
- 1 and 1/4 cups unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon dark molasses
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 3 cups quick oats
FILLING
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup marshmallow fluff
TIPS FOR BAKING THE PERFECT COOKIES
I used my cookie scoops to both scoop the cookies into uniform balls & scoop the filling. I love using cookie scoops when I bake because it gives a perfectly round cookie. Since we’re sandwiching cookies together, it’s helpful if they’re the same size & shape. If you don’t have a cookie scoop, be sure to roll 2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie.
To improve the cookie’s texture and, I recommend using quick oats. Old-fashioned whole rolled oats won’t. You want very fine, small pieces of oats in the dough.
The cookie dough is really thick, so it helps using a stand mixer. Unlike a lot of oatmeal cookie recipes, this dough doesn’t require chilling prior to baking.
Let the cookies cool completely before adding the cream filling. The key to this filling recipe is the marshmallow creme – which gives it a dense, fluffy texture. I also recommend refrigerating the sandwiches before eating, so that it stabilizes a bit.
The Best Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies
Ingredients
COOKIES
- 1.25 CUPS UNSALTED BUTTER ROOM TEMPERATURE
- 1 CUP DARK BROWN SUGAR PACKED
- 1/2 CUP GRANULATED SUGAR
- 1 EGG
- 2 TSP VANILLA EXTRACT
- 1 TBSP DARK MOLASSES
- 1.5 CUPS ALL PURPOSE FLOUR
- 1 TSP BAKING SODA
- 1/2 TSP SALT
- 3/4 TSP GROUND CLOVES OPTIONAL
- 3 CUPS QUICK OATS
FILLING
- 1/2 CUP BUTTER SOFTENED
- 1 CUP POWDERED SUGAR
- 1 TBSP CREAM
- 1 TSP VANILLA EXTRACT
- 1 CUP MARSHMALLOW FLUFF
Instructions
FOR THE COOKIES
- Preheat oven to 375 F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, cream the butter and sugars together on medium-high speed until light and creamy, about 1 minute. Beat in the egg, vanilla and molasses, scraping down the sides as needed. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves and oats.
- With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the dry ingredients to wet ingredients. The dough will be. Drop dough with a large cookie scoop, or make each ball of dough 2 tablespoons in size.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until cookies are lightly golden around the edges. Allow the cookies to cool completely.
FOR THE FILLING
- Make the filling by beating the butter, powdered sugar, cream, vanilla and marshmallow fluff until well combined.
- Once the cookies are cooled, put a spoonful or small scoop of the filling on one cookie and sandwich with another. Repeat until all the sandwiches are made.
