Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies

Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies

from justsotasty.com
90 min
16 servings

These oatmeal cream pie cookies are incredibly chewy with a hint of cinnamon, brown sugar and vanilla. The filling is deliciously creamy and not too sweet either. They're the homemade version of the classic Lil' Debbie cookies, but so much better!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (226 grams) (softened)
  • 1 cup brown sugar (200 grams) (packed)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 grams)
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (250 grams)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups quick oats
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter (168 grams) (softened)
  • 2 ounces cream cheese (57 grams) (make sure to use full-fat, brick style)
  • 3-4 cups powdered sugar (330-440 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon cream (if needed)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350F (180C or 170C fan forced). Line cookie sheets with silicone baking mats or baking paper.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, beat the butter until fluffy.

  3. 3

    Take 1 cooled cookie and frost the bottom with about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of frosting.