Gingerbread Oatmeal Cream Pies
Cuisine: Cookie
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Serves: 16-18 cream pies
 
Ingredients
  • 2 cups rolled oats (not quick oats)
  • 1¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. ground dried ginger
  • 2 tsp. cinnamon, divided
  • ½ tsp. nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp. cloves
  • ¾ cup softened butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tbsp. heavy cream as needed
Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, 1½ tsp. cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl with a hand mixer or using a stand mixer, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Add the egg and mix well again. Finally, add the vanilla extract and molasses and mix until combined.
  3. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined. Cover and chill for one hour.
  4. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop out the cookie dough using a cookie scoop or quickly use your hands to roll into balls. You don't want it to heat up too much!
  5. Bake for 12-13 minutes until the edges are golden brown. While the cookies are still warm, run a large cookie cutter around the cookies to even out the edges. Allow to cool completely before making the filling. Cream together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and remaining ½ tsp. of cinnamon. Add cream as needed to reach the desired consistency. Spread the filling on half of the oatmeal cookies and then add another cookie to make a sandwich! Repeat until you're done with all the cookies.
  6. Enjoy!
Recipe by For the Love of Gourmet at https://fortheloveofgourmet.com/gingerbread-oatmeal-cream-pies/