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Gingerbread Oatmeal Cream Pies

Delightful chewy oatmeal cookies infused with warm spices, sandwiched with a creamy filling, perfect for the holiday season.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 sandwiches
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it’s at room temperature; it makes creaming easier.
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Use pure vanilla for the best flavor.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Spoon and level for accuracy.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups rolled oats
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 1 cup powdered sugar Add more for a thicker filling, if desired.
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened Use full-fat for maximum creaminess.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Baking the Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring they’re well incorporated, followed by the vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined.
  5. Stir in the rolled oats until fully combined.
  6. Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
  8. Let cool on sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Making the Cream Filling
  1. In a medium bowl, beat together the powdered sugar, softened cream cheese, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
  2. Once the cookies are completely cool, spread the filling on the flat side of half the cookies and top with the remaining cookies.
Serving Suggestions
  1. Dust with powdered sugar right before serving if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, toast the oats before adding them to the dough. Adjust spices to your liking.