Gingerbread Oatmeal Cream Pies
Delightful treats that combine the warm spices of gingerbread with the chewy texture of oatmeal, filled with a creamy frosting.
Ingredients
For the cookies
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the frosting
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix rolled oats, flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet, flattening slightly.
Baking
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are firm.
- Let cookies cool completely.
Frosting & Assembly
- For the frosting, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread frosting on the flat side of a cookie and sandwich with another cookie.
Notes
Store in the refrigerator and enjoy! They can be served chilled or at room temperature. For a festive touch, add a sprinkle of cinnamon or a drizzle of caramel on top.