Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
• 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the rolled oats until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
7. Using a cookie scoop, drop heaping portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
9. Remove the baking sheets from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks.
10. In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well.
11. Add the milk and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.
12. Spread a generous layer of vanilla cream filling on the flat side of one cookie and top it with another cookie.
13. Enjoy your homemade oatmeal cream pies immediately or store them in an airtight container.

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