Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Gingerbread Oatmeal Cream Pies, a perfect treat for holiday gatherings or cozy nights at home. These sweet sandwiches feature soft gingerbread oatmeal cookies that are spiced to perfection, paired with a tangy cream cheese frosting that adds a rich contrast to each bite. Ideal for sharing, they bring comfort and joy to cookie lovers of all ages. With straightforward preparation steps, this recipe is approachable for bakers of any skill level. Add a little festive flair to your dessert table with these scrumptious pies that capture the essence of the season.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon 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 (dark preferred)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup rolled oats (quick or old-fashioned)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened) for cream filling
- 4 ounces cream cheese (brick style, full fat)
- 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 the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, salt, and oats.
- Cream together butter and sugars until fluffy; add molasses, vanilla, and egg.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Drop rounded tablespoons onto prepared sheets; bake for 9 minutes until edges are set.
- For the filling, beat softened butter and cream cheese; gradually mix in powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Once cookies cool, spread cream filling between two cookies to form sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie (50g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg