Description
These Gingerbread Oatmeal Cream Pies are a comforting treat filled with warm spices and a creamy filling, reminiscent of childhood memories and shared family moments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix together oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until lighter and glossy. Add the egg and vanilla, mixing well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and combine gently.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden. Cool on a rack.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread frosting between two cookies to create a sandwich.
- Serve immediately or chill briefly for a firmer center.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Freeze cookies without filling for up to two months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie sandwich
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: gingerbread, oatmeal, cream pies, holiday treats, cookies