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Remember those oatmeal cream pies from your lunchbox days? Well, I've created a homemade version that'll make those memories even sweeter! These treats combine soft, buttery oatmeal cookies with the most incredible cream filling. The best part? They're made with real ingredients you can actually pronounce no weird stuff needed.
Why These Are Better Than Store-Bought
Once you've tried these homemade beauties you'll never go back to packaged ones. Using real butter and fresh ingredients makes such a difference in the taste. I love watching people's faces light up when they bite into one it's like childhood memories but even better.
What You'll Need
- Rolled Oats: Get the old-fashioned kind they're perfect for cookies.
- All-Purpose Flour: Just regular flour works great.
- Baking Soda: Helps create that perfect texture.
- Salt: Skip it if you're using salted butter.
- Warm Spices: Cinnamon nutmeg and ginger make everything cozy.
- Butter: Go for unsalted it's best for baking.
- Sugar Trio: Regular brown and powdered each plays a role.
- Molasses: The secret to that perfect chew.
- Eggs: One whole plus a yolk for richness.
- Vanilla: Pure extract makes everything better.
- Cream Cheese: Makes the filling absolutely dreamy.
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Let's Get Baking
- First Things First
- Heat your oven to 350°F and line your baking sheets.
- Mix Your Dry Stuff
- Whisk those oats flour baking soda salt and spices together.
- Get Creamy
- Beat your butter and sugars until they're super fluffy then add that molasses.
- Add The Wet Team
- Mix in your eggs and vanilla until everything's smooth.
- Bring It Together
- Gradually add your dry ingredients don't overmix!
- Shape and Bake
- Scoop flatten slightly and bake for 9 minutes until they're just set.
- Make The Magic Filling
- Whip butter cream cheese powdered sugar and vanilla until it's light as a cloud.
- Put Them Together
- Once cookies are cool sandwich that amazing filling between them.
Keeping Them Fresh
Keep your unfilled cookies on the counter for a few days. If they're filled pop them in the fridge in an airtight container. Though honestly they never last long enough in my house to worry about storage!
Make Ahead Magic
These freeze beautifully filled or not for up to three months. You can even freeze the dough balls and bake them fresh whenever the craving hits. Just remember to thaw them overnight in the fridge first.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Why not use quick oats?
Regular rolled oats give better texture and chewiness than quick oats would.
- → Why room temperature ingredients?
Room temperature butter, eggs, and cream cheese blend more smoothly and create better texture.
- → Can I make these ahead?
Yes, store assembled cookies in fridge up to 5 days. Bring to room temp before serving.
- → Why bake one sheet at a time?
Single-sheet baking ensures even cooking and proper texture.
- → Can I freeze these?
Freeze unfilled cookies up to 3 months. Fill after thawing for best results.