Description
Learn how to make homemade Little Debbie oatmeal cream pies with this delicious recipe. These nostalgic sandwich cookies are a perfect sweet treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1½ cups quick oats
For the cream filling:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup vegetable shortening
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare baking sheets: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix cookie dough: Cream together the butter and sugars, add molasses, eggs, vanilla, then mix in dry ingredients and oats.
- Bake the cookies: Scoop dough onto baking sheets, bake for 9–11 minutes until edges are golden.
- Make the cream filling: Beat butter, shortening, vanilla, and powdered sugar until fluffy, adding milk for consistency.
- Assemble the cookies: Spread or pipe filling on one cookie and sandwich with another.
Notes
- For a more authentic texture, avoid overbaking the cookies—soft centers are key.
- You can substitute marshmallow creme for the filling if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
