Oatmeal Creme Pies

Name: Oatmeal Creme Pies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 33 min
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter (softened); ¾ cup packed light brown sugar; ¼ cup granulated sugar; 2 eggs (at room temperature); 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract); 2 cups quick-cooking oats; 1¼ cup all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 cup marshmallow creme; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened); 1 cup powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract); 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ⅛ teaspoon salt

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by Gayle on May 17, 2021 (updated Jun 12, 2023) 2 comments »

Homemade Oatmeal Creme Pies feature a soft oatmeal cookie with a sweet, creamy center. Easy to make and even better than the store-bought version!

cookies on a white plate

Oatmeal Creme Pie Cookies

Chances are that you remember the famous Little Debbie cookies by the same name. Maybe you still eat them from time to time, or your kiddos do.

Whatever the case may be, I’ve got an even better homemade oatmeal cream pie recipe. Yep, it’s a bold statement, but it’s true.

Soft and chewy oatmeal cookies are studded with a sweet, vanilla cream filling. It may sound like a difficult recipe, to make, but trust me, it’s not.

And with just one bite, you’ll fall in love with these homemade oatmeal cookies. In fact, you may never reach for the store-bought kind again.

cookies on a wire rack

Oatmeal Cream Pie Ingredients:

Unsalted butter
Light brown sugar
Granulated sugar
Eggs
Vanilla
Quick-cooking oats
All-purpose flour
Ground cinnamon
Baking soda
Salt
Marshmallow creme
Unsalted butter
Powdered sugar
Vanilla
Ground cinnamon
Salt

How to Make Oatmeal Sandwich Cookies:

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two large baking pans with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar with a hand mixer until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs and vanilla and mix well. Set aside.
In another large bowl, stir together the oats, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Add the wet mixture to the oat mixture and stir until combined. Chill the dough for 10-15 minutes.
Using a cookie scoop, place cookies 2 inches apart on prepared baking pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the cookies just start to brown around the edges.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely. When the cookies are completely cooled, make the filling.

For the Creme Filling:

In a medium bowl, cream together the marshmallow creme, butter, and sugar with a hand mixer.
Add in the vanilla, cinnamon, and salt and mix until well-combined.
Spoon filling onto the bottom of one cookie and top with another cookie to make a sandwich. Repeat with remaining cookies.

How Long Will These Cookies Stay Fresh?

Store the cookies in an air-tight container at room temperature for 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

cookies stacked on top of each other

Can I Make Oatmeal Creme Pies Ahead of Time and Freeze Them?

The cookies themselves can be frozen but the filling cannot. After the cookies have completely cooled, place them on a baking sheet in a single layer and freeze for 30 minutes-1 hour.

Once they are frozen, add them to a freezer safe container and store in the freezer for up to 1 month. When you are ready to serve, allow the cookies to thaw and proceed with making the filling.

Can I Use Old-Fashioned Oats or Steel Cut Oats?

I do not recommend substituting the oats in this recipe. The cookies bake for a short time and quick cooking oats are best suited to keep the proper texture of the cookie. If you’re in a pinch and only have rolled oats, you can add them to a blender or food processor and pulse a few times to get smaller pieces.

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What Size Cookie Scoop Should I Use?

I used a medium cookie scoop which is equal to 1½ Tablespoons.

My Cookies are Crunch and Dry! What did I do Wrong?

Make sure you don’t overmix the batter. Overmixing can cause the cookies to become dense and tough. Mix the dough just until it comes together.

Be sure not to overbake the oatmeal creme pies. You’ll want to keep an eye on your cookies and make sure to remove them from the oven when the edges are set and just beginning to brown. The center may look a bit undercooked but that’s ok, that’s what we want!

My Filling is Runny! What Did I Do Wrong?

If your filling ends up runny, it may be because your butter was too warm or you may have mixed too long. You should be able to chill the filling in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to get the proper consistency.

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Can I Add Raisins or Chocolate Chips to the Cookies?

Absolutely! I would gently fold in ½-¾ cup mix-ins after the dough is all mixed together.

Tips for Making the Best Chewy Oatmeal Cookies:

This recipe will make 38-40 individual cookies. You will need to use 2 or 3 cookie sheets to bake them all at once or you can bake them in batches. If you bake in batches be sure to keep the dough chilled in between. If you use multiple baking sheets, rotate them halfway through baking so the cookies bake evenly.
Be sure not to overbake the cookies. You want them to be slightly underdone when taken out of the oven as they will continue to cook a bit as they sit. If they are overbaked, they will be very dry and crumbly.
An easy way to add the filling to the cookies is with a pastry decorating or icing bag. You can also fill a ziploc bag with the filling, snip one corner off, and pipe onto the cookies.
When making your sandwiches, use 2 cookies that are close in size.
If you would like a thicker layer of filling, you can double the creme filling recipe.
These cookies have the perfect soft and chewy texture when kept chilled. However, you can store at room temperature for up to 2 days.