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    Home » Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies

    Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies

    Published: May 19, 2016 · Modified: Jun 19, 2022 by Laura · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    These Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies are so much better than their store-bought counterparts and are made completely from scratch! Plus, they can be made ahead and are freezer-friendly!

    front view of a stack of four homemade oatmeal cream pies

    These Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies are one of the best desserts I've ever made. They are my husband's second favorite dessert of all-time (after his mom's homemade eclairs), and everyone who tries them falls in love!

    This oatmeal cream pie recipe makes enough treats to feed a crowd. And they can be made ahead and frozen until you're ready to serve them, which is ideal for busy seasons of life.

    overhead view of 6 homemade oatmeal cream pies in a loaf pan

    How to make Oatmeal Cream Pies

    Let's walk through making this recipe step-by-step!

    Begin by creaming together the butter and sugar.

    Make the oatmeal cookie dough

    In the bowl of your standing mixer, cream together butter & sugars. Then add the molasses, vanilla, and eggs and beat until well combined.

    Add the dry ingredients and beat until completely combined, then add in the oats and cinnamon chips and mix on low speed until just combined.

    Batter for Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies in the mixer with oatmeal and cinnamon chips added

    NOTE: The dough is sticky. Don't let that worry you, the dough is a bit sticky but it's ok! it yields a very soft delicious cookie! below is a photo of how the dough should look once it's finished mixing.

    Overhead view of finished batter for Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies

    Portion the cookie dough 

    Use a 1 TBS scoop to measure out each cookie. I know that sounds like a small amount of dough, however the cookies spread quite a bit. Also, since we're making these into sandwiches, making smaller cookies makes eating one of these more manageable!

    Dough balls before baking on a cookie sheet in the making of Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies

    Bake

    Bake the oatmeal cookies at 350°F for 10-12 minutes, or until the center is just set.

    Separate the cookies immediately

    These cookies will become flat and spread (as pictured below). That is OK and exactly what should happen! The sandwiches are easier to bite into with flat cookies. However, unless you only bake 6 on each baking sheet, they will run together.

    Separate the cookies with a spatula  immediately after removing them from the oven. I have a square metal spatula {like this one}that I use to gently cut the cookies apart.

    Cookies on the cookie sheet after baking Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies

    Cool completely & Match. 

    Next, cool the cookies completely. Make sure to remove them from the baking pan and let the cookies cool completely before handling or they could break apart! Once they are cooled, find the perfect match for each cookie and pair them up.

    Pairs of cookies being put together in the making of Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies

     Make the Frosting

    While the oatmeal cream pie cookies are cooling, make the frosting that will be used to hold them together.

    Be extra careful as you spread the frosting on the cookies. They are soft and can break. Thankfully the frosting acts as a binding agent and holds the cookies together!

    NOTE: whenever I make these cookies I worry there won't be enough frosting, but there always is! Use 1-2 TBS per cookie to begin with, and go back and use the leftovers on any cookies you think might not have gotten enough!

    Finished frosting ready to be spread on Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies

    Store/freeze

    Once you have assembled the cookies put them in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator until it's time to serve.

    If you want to freeze them, simply put them on a baking sheet and place the finished Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies in the freezer. Once they are frozen, transfer to a plastic bag or freezer-safe airtight container to store.

    When you would like to eat them, remove from the freezer and let them sit at room temperature until thawed (about 30-60 minutes)! DO NOT microwave.

    Front view of two Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies with a pile of more in the background

    Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies: Ingredients

    I do not recommend making any substitutions in this recipe. However, I want to discuss two of the most important ingredients.

    • Molasses and cinnamon chips are absolutely crucial to the deliciousness of these Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies. If you've never heard of cinnamon chips, they are like their chocolate counterpart but made of cinnamon. They have transformed my scones, my pancakes, my cookies, etc.

    FAQs about oatmeal cream pies

    What is the cream in oatmeal creme pies made of?

    In this recipe it's a simple buttercream. No fake ingredients, just butter, powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla.

    How long do oatmeal cream pies last?

    These oatmeal cream pies last for up to 1 week in the refrigerator and 2 months in the freezer.

    These Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies are so much better than their store-bought counterparts and are made completely from scratch! Plus, they can be made ahead and are freezer-friendly!

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    front view of a stack of four oatmeal cream pies

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    Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies

    Laura
    These Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies are so much better than their store-bought counterparts and are made completely from scratch! Plus, they can be made ahead and are freezer-friendly! An absolutely delicious dessert to feed a crowd! 
    5 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Chill time 20 mins
    Total Time 1 hr
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 18 Pies
    Calories 320.4 kcal

    Equipment

    • measuring spoons
    • measuring cups
    • spatula
    • glass batter bowl
    • baking sheet
    • KitchenAid Mixer
    • Parchment Paper

    Ingredients
     
     

    Cookies:

    • 1  cup butter
    • ¾ cup light brown sugar
    • ½ cup sugar
    • 1  TBS molasses
    • 1  tsp vanilla
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
    • ½ tsp salt
    • 1  tsp baking soda
    • 1 tsp cinnamon
    • 1 ½ cups old-fashioned oats
    • 1 cup cinnamon chips

    Filling:

    • ½ cup butter softened
    • 2 cups powdered sugar
    • 2 TBS whipping cream
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
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    Instructions
     

    For the Cookies:

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line three baking sheets with parchment paper, set aside.
    • In a small bowl, combine flour, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon, set aside
    • In the bowl of your standing mixer, cream together butter & sugars.
    • Add molasses, vanilla, and eggs and beat until well combined.
    • Add flour mixture and beat until completely combined.
    • Add in the oats and cinnamon chips and mix on low speed until just combined.
    • Drop 1 TBS portions of dough onto your prepared baking sheets. It’s important to make sure they’re all the same size and shape to make it easier to form sandwiches!
    • Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes, or until the center is just set.
    • Remove from the oven. You will notice that the cookies flatten out a LOT and usually run into each other. Immediately use a spatula to gently separate & create space between the cookies if they baked together.
    • Let your cookies cool on the pan for 5-10 minutes.
    • When your cookies are mostly cooled, move onto a wire rack to cool completely.

    While cookies are baking, make filling:

    • Beat together ½ cup butter and powdered sugar slowly until combined
    • Add vanilla and whipping cream, beat until combined.
    • After cookies have cooled spread 1 TBS filling between two cookies, putting the bottom sides together.

    Video

    Notes

    Notes on baking

    • The cookies flatten a LOT while baking. That is normal!
    • Bake only until they just look set. Please do not over bake or they will lose their chewy soft texture!
    • If you want perfectly round cookies I recommend only baking 6 per sheet.
      These freeze exceptionally well! Store in an airtight container separated by wax paper in the freezer!

    Store/freeze

    Once you have assembled the cookies put them in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator until it's time to serve.
    If you want to freeze them, simply put them on a baking sheet and place the finished Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies in the freezer. Once they are frozen, transfer to a plastic bag or freezer-safe airtight container to store.
    When you would like to eat them, remove from the freezer and let them sit at room temperature until thawed (about 30-60 minutes)! DO NOT microwave.
    Ingredient notes: 
    • Molasses and cinnamon chips are absolutely crucial to these Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1oatmeal cream pieCalories: 320.4kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 2.7gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.8gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.5gCholesterol: 64.2mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 76.4mgFiber: 1.1gSugar: 28.6gVitamin A: 530IUCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Jackie

      September 01, 2022 at 6:40 pm

      5 stars
      Love these cookies! First time I made them they turned out great, I had to sub white chocolate chips for the cinnamon chips. Second time making and I used cinnamon chips, however this time they seemed to spread way more and are very thin and fragile. Any idea why this might have happened or how to prevent in the future?

      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Laura

        September 02, 2022 at 8:30 am

        It's possible your leavening agents aren't fresh (check baking soda, baking powder and eggs). Or your ingredients were too warm (chilling the dough for 30 minutes would remedy this). Or you need more flour!

        Reply
    2. Jess

      April 21, 2020 at 11:02 am

      5 stars
      Awesome! PMS caused me to make these lol. But glad I did! I omitted cinnamon chips because I didn't have them, and I watched the cookies closely - my note to other cinnamon chip omit-ers would be that at 1T of batter per cookie, mine were perfect between 6-7 minutes. Dunno if the chips would change that.

      Reply
    3. Lennie Gail

      February 07, 2020 at 6:53 am

      5 stars
      These are incredible and super simple to make! My husband likes the Little Debbie ones, so I wanted to make these as a treat for him for his 30th birthday and they were a big hit!
      These would be super good, even without the filling (I had two that way before I was able to make the filling). They stay surprisingly soft. The cinnamon chips are a great touch. I did use blackstrap molasses because that’s what I had on hand and didn’t realize there was a difference.

      Reply
      • Laura

        February 22, 2020 at 7:35 am

        I'm so glad you love the recipe, Lennie! It's a top 3 fave around here!

        Reply
    4. Carrie

      August 26, 2019 at 11:17 pm

      Do you use heavy whipping cream, or whipped cream?

      Reply
      • Laura

        August 27, 2019 at 1:17 pm

        heavy whipping cream, not whipped!

        Reply
    5. Audra king

      August 06, 2019 at 7:07 am

      Can you use quick minute oates?

      Reply
      • Laura

        August 17, 2019 at 7:26 am

        Yes you can!

        Reply
    6. Melissa

      February 03, 2019 at 7:44 am

      These sound great! Have you tried making them without the cinnamon chips? I’ve had the hardest time finding them! How much would it affect the flavor/consistency if I left them out? Is there an alternative you recommend? I still have the molasses!

      Reply
      • Laura

        February 03, 2019 at 7:46 am

        You could leave out the cinnamon chips! I understand the difficulty in finding them! I order them from Walmart (pickup in store) or Amazon in bulk so I always have some! You could try another chip like caramel, white chocolate, etc. Or just make them without!

        Reply
        • Gabrielle

          August 02, 2019 at 11:14 pm

          5 stars
          I can't wait to make these! A childhood fave I can experience on the adult level, lol. I see you have molasses as a star ingredient..will blackstrap molasses work the same or can it only work with regular molasses? I just bought a bottle of blackstrap. Thanks!

        • Laura

          August 03, 2019 at 7:11 am

          Hey Gabrielle! I don't recommend using blackstrap molasses in this recipe! Here is a GREAT article explaining the difference! It also shows the results of two different cookies using true molasses vs. blackstrap! https://www.seriouseats.com/2017/02/what-is-blackstrap-molasses.html

    7. Heather

      December 05, 2018 at 5:09 am

      5 stars
      I recently made these and THEY. ARE. AMAZING!!! Everyone has absolutely loved them. They're pretty easy to make, I had no difficulty with the recipe. I've made them 3 times and after the first time I started doubling the recipe because they're so popular that I have to make lots! Thank you so much for sharing 💗

      Reply
      • Laura

        December 05, 2018 at 6:52 am

        I'm SO glad you love them as much as we do Heather! And doubling the recipe is always a great idea! 😉

        Reply
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