Description
Indulge in the warmth of Gingerbread Oatmeal Cream Pies, a delightful twist on classic treats that perfectly blend the spiced goodness of gingerbread with chewy oatmeal cookies. These homemade sandwich cookies are filled with a rich cream cheese frosting, offering a tangy contrast to the sweet and spiced flavors. Ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy afternoons, this easy recipe is sure to impress your friends and family. With simple pantry staples and customizable options, baking these treats becomes a fun activity for you and loved ones. Enjoy creating these flavorful pies that bring comfort and joy during any season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened) for cream filling
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 1/2 – 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for cream filling
- 1/4 teaspoon salt for cream filling
- 1 tablespoon whipping cream (if needed, half and half works too)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, ginger powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy.
- Mix in molasses, vanilla extract, and egg until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture; fold in rolled oats gently.
- Scoop dough onto prepared sheets with space between each cookie.
- Bake for about 9 minutes or until edges are lightly browned; cool on wire racks.
- For the filling, beat together cream cheese and softened butter until smooth; add powdered sugar to taste.
- Spread or pipe filling onto one cookie and top with another to create a sandwich.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 284
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg