The Best Oatmeal Cream Pies
Discover the ultimate moist chocolate chip banana bread recipe! Easy to make, rich in flavor, and perfect for any season. A must-try baking delight!
Equipment
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mats
- Large mixing bowl (for cookie dough)
- Medium mixing bowl (for dry ingredients)
- Electric mixer or whisk (for creaming and filling)
- Spatula (for mixing and folding)
- Tablespoon or cookie scoop (for portioning dough)
- Wire rack (for cooling)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Optional: Piping bag (for filling application)
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 cups quick or old-fashioned oats
- ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2½ cups powdered sugar sifted
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture.
- Stir in oats by hand until fully combined.
- Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden. Let cool completely.
- For the filling, beat butter until fluffy. Add powdered sugar gradually.
- Mix in vanilla and milk, and beat until smooth and spreadable.
- Spread or pipe cream filling onto half of the cookies, then top with remaining cookies to sandwich.
