Gingerbread Oatmeal Cream Pies
These Gingerbread Oatmeal Cream Pies are soft, chewy, and filled with a creamy center, making them a delightful holiday treat perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Cookies
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened Make sure the butter is soft for easy mixing.
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups rolled oats Use rolled oats for the best texture.
Filling
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar If you want a sweeter filling, add more powdered sugar.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For filling.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients.
- Stir in the oats.
- Drop tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Baking
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Filling and Assembly
- To make the filling, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then mix in powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Once the cookies are cool, spread or pipe the cream filling between two cookies to create sandwiches.
Notes
These cream pies are great on their own or served with a warm drink. They are lovely for holiday parties or cozy evenings at home.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g
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