Description
Gingerbread Oatmeal Cream Pies are a delightful fusion of soft, spiced gingerbread cookies and rich cream cheese frosting. Ideal for holiday festivities or cozy nights at home, these treats evoke nostalgia while offering a modern twist. With their tender texture and irresistible flavor, they’re perfect for sharing with friends and family or enjoying as an indulgent treat any time of the year. Easy to make and customizable, these cream pies will become a seasonal favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened) for the cream filling
- 4 ounces cream cheese (brick style, full fat)
- 1 1/2 – 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for the cream filling
- 1/4 teaspoon salt for the cream filling
- 1 tablespoon whipping cream (if needed, half and half works too)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, ginger powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in molasses, vanilla extract, and egg until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture; stir in rolled oats.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared baking sheets; bake for about 9 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the sheet before transferring to wire racks.
- For the filling, beat softened butter and cream cheese until smooth; gradually mix in powdered sugar until desired sweetness is reached.
- Assemble by spreading or piping cream filling between two cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg