Crispy Oatmeal Cream Pies from Scratch
Crispy Oatmeal Cream Pies from Scratch – After making these many times, I’ve perfected the recipe for you. The trick is to slightly underbake the cookies for soft centers. Keep reading for more tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken and Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies.
Why This Crispy Oatmeal Cream Pies from Scratch Is Pure Comfort
- Crispy edges with soft, chewy centers
- Perfect balance of sweet and creamy
- Easy to make with simple ingredients
- Better than store-bought, homemade love
What You'll Need for Crispy Oatmeal Cream Pies from Scratch
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- All-purpose flour
- Old-fashioned oats
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Unsalted butter
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Cream cheese
- Powdered sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Salt
- Cinnamon (optional)
- Optional: Chocolate chips
- Optional: Cinnamon sugar
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Old-fashioned oats: Do not use quick-cooking oats.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- KitchenAid Stand Mixer — Makes dough preparation quick and easy → See on Amazon
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How to Make Crispy Oatmeal Cream Pies from Scratch
- Make the dough: Cream butter and sugars, add eggs and vanilla, then mix in dry ingredients.
- Chill the dough: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
- Form the cookies: Roll dough into balls, place on baking sheet, and flatten slightly.
- Bake the cookies: Bake for 9-11 minutes, until edges are golden.
- Make the cream filling: Beat cream cheese and butter, add powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Assemble the pies: Spread filling on one cookie, sandwich with another.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Crispy Oatmeal Cream Pies from Scratch
- Common mistake and fix: Avoid overbaking to keep centers soft. If cookies are too hard, reduce baking time by 1-2 minutes.
- Pro tip: For extra flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon to the dough.
- Pro tip: Store assembled pies in the refrigerator to prevent the filling from becoming too soft.
Storing & Reheating Crispy Oatmeal Cream Pies from Scratch
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare dough up to 2 days ahead and store in the refrigerator. Assemble pies just before serving.
Freezing Crispy Oatmeal Cream Pies from Scratch
Freeze assembled pies for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before serving.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 5-7 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds, but be careful not to overheat the filling.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a smooth dough, make sure your butter is at room temperature.
- Best substitution: Substitute the cream cheese with an equal amount of mascarpone cheese for a richer filling.
- Make-ahead: You can make the dough and filling up to 2 days ahead. Assemble pies just before serving.
- Troubleshooting: If your cookies are spreading too much, chill the dough for an additional 30 minutes before baking.
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Crispy Oatmeal Cream Pies from Scratch
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Old-fashioned oats
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Unsalted butter
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Cream cheese
- Powdered sugar
Seasonings
- Vanilla extract
- Salt
- Cinnamon (optional)
Optional Toppings
- Chocolate chips
- Cinnamon sugar
Instructions
- Make the dough: Cream butter and sugars, add eggs and vanilla, then mix in dry ingredients.
- Chill the dough: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
- Form the cookies: Roll dough into balls, place on baking sheet, and flatten slightly.
- Bake the cookies: Bake for 9-11 minutes, until edges are golden.
- Make the cream filling: Beat cream cheese and butter, add powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Assemble the pies: Spread filling on one cookie, sandwich with another.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a smooth dough, make sure your butter is at room temperature.
- Best substitution: Substitute the cream cheese with an equal amount of mascarpone cheese for a richer filling.
- Make-ahead: You can make the dough and filling up to 2 days ahead. Assemble pies just before serving.
- Troubleshooting: If your cookies are spreading too much, chill the dough for an additional 30 minutes before baking.
Storage
- Fridge: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Freeze assembled pies for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before serving.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 5-7 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds, but be careful not to overheat the filling.
- Make ahead: Prepare dough up to 2 days ahead and store in the refrigerator. Assemble pies just before serving.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 280
- Protein: 3g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Cholesterol: 45mg
- Sat. Fat: 7g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Crispy Oatmeal Cream Pies from Scratch FAQs
Yes, you can make the dough up to 2 days ahead. Store it in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Overbaking is the most common reason for hard cookies. Reduce baking time by 1-2 minutes.
Yes, you can freeze assembled pies for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before serving.
Store assembled pies in the refrigerator to keep the filling firm. Avoid leaving them at room temperature for too long.
While you can make oatmeal cookies in the air fryer, the filling may not set properly. It's best to stick with the oven for this recipe.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Crispy Oatmeal Cream Pies from Scratch and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
