Homemade Oatmeal Cinnamon Cream Pies

Indulge in the delightful combination of oatmeal and cinnamon with these homemade oatmeal cinnamon cream pies. These tasty treats are soft and chewy oatmeal cookies filled with a sweet and creamy cinnamon filling. Perfect for a snack or dessert, these cream pies are reminiscent of the classic store-bought version, but with a homemade touch. Prepare yourself for a scrumptious treat that is sure to please everyone.

Ingredients

• For the oatmeal cookies:
• - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• - 1 cup light brown sugar
• - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• - 2 large eggs
• - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• - 1/4 teaspoon salt
• - 3 cups old-fashioned oats
• For the cinnamon cream filling:
• - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• - 2 cups powdered sugar
• - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• - 3 tablespoons heavy cream

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ground cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
6. Stir in the oats until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
7. Drop rounded tablespoons 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. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. While the cookies are cooling, prepare the cinnamon cream filling. In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
11. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and heavy cream, beating well after each addition, until the filling is smooth and creamy.
12. Once the cookies have cooled completely, spread a generous amount of the cinnamon cream filling on the flat side of half of the cookies.
13. Top each filled cookie with another cookie, flat side down, to create a sandwich.
14. Press the cookies gently together to evenly distribute the filling.
15. Serve and enjoy these homemade oatmeal cinnamon cream pies!
16. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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