Delicious Oatmeal Cream Pies with a Chocolate Twist

These oatmeal cream pies are a mouthwatering treat with a delightful chocolate twist. Soft and chewy oatmeal cookies are sandwiched together with a creamy chocolate filling that is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. Perfect for dessert or a special indulgence, these homemade oatmeal cream pies are guaranteed to be a hit!

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until well combined.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
6. Stir in the oats and chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
7. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. To prepare the cream filling, cream together the softened butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
11. Spread a generous amount of cream filling on the flat side of a cooled cookie and sandwich it together with another cookie.
12. Repeat with the remaining cookies and filling.
13. Serve and enjoy!
14. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.

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