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Oatmeal Cream Pie Recipe

Published: February 26, 2025 Prep Time: About 30 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Serves: 12 pies Difficulty: Medium Category: Dessert Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 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
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream butter and both sugars.
  3. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients.
  6. Stir in oats.
  7. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes, then remove to wire racks.
  10. For filling: Beat butter, shortening, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until fluffy.
  11. Spread filling between two cookies.
  12. Store in airtight container.

Special Notes

These soft and chewy cookies are perfect for a sweet treat. The combination of oats, brown sugar, and cream filling creates a nostalgic flavor that's hard to resist. The key is to not overbake the cookies to maintain their soft texture. It's a great way to recreate your favorite childhood snack at home.