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Gingerbread Oatmeal Cream Pies Recipe

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These Gingerbread Oatmeal Cream Pies combine soft, spiced gingerbread oatmeal cookies sandwiched with a rich and creamy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for holiday gatherings or anytime you crave a cozy, flavorful treat with a delightful balance of spices, molasses, and creamy sweetness.

Ingredients

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Cookies

  • 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour (166 grams)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons 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 (112 grams)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar (dark), packed (158 grams)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 grams)
  • 3 tablespoons molasses
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup rolled oats (about 100 grams) (quick oats or large old-fashioned oats)

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (112 grams)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, brick style, full fat (112 grams)
  • 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar (165 – 275 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon whipping cream or half and half (optional, for thinning)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line cookie sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ginger powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute all the spices and leavening agents.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add Molasses, Vanilla, and Egg: Mix the molasses, vanilla extract, and egg into the butter and sugar mixture until well combined and smooth.
  5. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, starting with the mixer on low speed to prevent flour clouds and ensure even mixing.
  6. Incorporate Oats: Stir in the rolled oats by hand or with the mixer on low until evenly distributed into the dough.
  7. Portion Dough: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop out dough balls about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons each. Place them on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches (5 cm) apart to allow room for spreading. You should have roughly 24 cookie dough balls.
  8. Bake Cookies: Bake one sheet at a time in the middle rack of the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the tops look just set but are not browned.
  9. Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheets to firm up before frosting.
  10. Prepare Cream Cheese Frosting: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth. Add the cream cheese and continue beating until the mixture is creamy and free of lumps.
  11. Add Powdered Sugar and Flavor: Add 1 cup powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt to the cream cheese mixture and gently combine. Then beat in the remaining powdered sugar about 1/2 cup at a time until you reach your desired sweetness and frosting thickness.
  12. Adjust Consistency: If the frosting is too thick, mix in 1 tablespoon of whipping cream or half and half to thin it to a spreadable consistency.
  13. Assemble Cream Pies: Spread 1-2 tablespoons of frosting onto the bottom of one cooled cookie. Sandwich with a second cookie, pressing gently to spread the frosting evenly between the cookies.

Notes

  • Use quick oats or old-fashioned rolled oats for the best texture; avoid instant oats as they may become mushy.
  • Dark brown sugar adds richer molasses flavor, but light brown sugar can be used as a substitute.
  • Ensure cookies are fully cooled before frosting to prevent melting the cream cheese frosting.
  • Adjust powdered sugar in frosting to taste; add more for thicker frosting or less for a softer texture.
  • These cream pies can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Bring refrigerated pies to room temperature before serving for best flavor and texture.

Keywords: gingerbread oatmeal cookies, cream cheese frosting, holiday dessert, oatmeal cream pies, molasses cookies, spiced cookies, homemade cookies, sandwich cookies

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