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Oatmeal Cream Pies

Delicious homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies filled with fluffy marshmallow cream, evoking nostalgia with every bite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Essential for structure; can be replaced with whole wheat flour.
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Helps the cookie rise; ensure it’s fresh.
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Balances sweetness; a pinch of sea salt boosts flavor.
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon Adds warmth and spice; try nutmeg for a different twist.
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Provides richness; substitute with margarine or coconut oil.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar For moisture and depth; can replace half with coconut sugar.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the base; use a sugar alternative if desired.
  • 1 large Egg Binds the dough; for vegan options, use a flaxseed egg.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Elevates flavor; use pure vanilla for the best taste.
Oatmeal and Fillings
  • 1 cup Old-Fashioned Oats The chewy base; steel-cut oats can alter cooking process.
  • 1/2 cup Mini Chocolate Chips Add sweetness and texture; dark chocolate or butterscotch chips are alternatives.
  • 1 cup Marshmallow Fluff The gooey filling; make your own marshmallow cream if preferred.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sweetens the filling; cornstarch can act as a substitute.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, then stir in the oats and chocolate chips.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake for about 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Let cookies cool completely, then spread marshmallow fluff on the bottom of one cookie and sandwich with another.

Notes

Avoid skipping the chilling time for dough to prevent flat cookies. Overbaking leads to hard cookies; aim for golden edges with soft centers. For a chewy texture, slightly underbake the cookies. Experiment with the filling by trying flavored cream cheese or peanut butter.