Description
A delightful homemade version of the classic oatmeal cream pie, infused with warm gingerbread spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup (6 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the rolled oats.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cookies cool, prepare the filling. In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup softened butter until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until well combined and creamy. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Spread a generous amount of filling onto the bottom of one cookie and top with another cookie to create a sandwich. Repeat with remaining cookies.
Notes
- For a stronger gingerbread flavor, you can add an extra 1/4 teaspoon of ginger and cinnamon.
- Ensure your butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for the smoothest filling.
- Store the finished pies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 25 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: gingerbread oatmeal cream pies, homemade oatmeal cream pies, spiced cookies, cream filled cookies, holiday baking, classic dessert