Description
Gingerbread Oatmeal Cream Pies are a delightful fusion of warm gingerbread cookies and creamy frosting, making them the perfect festive treat for holiday gatherings or cozy afternoons. With a soft texture and an irresistible flavor profile enhanced by spices like ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg, these cream pies evoke nostalgia while being easy to prepare. Perfect for sharing or indulging solo, they can be customized with various frosting flavors to suit any occasion. Whether you serve them at a party or gift them to friends, these treats are sure to bring smiles all around.
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup rolled oats
- For the frosting: 4 ounces cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, ginger powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy.
- Mix in molasses, vanilla extract, and egg until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture; fold in oats gently.
- Scoop dough onto prepared sheets and bake for about 9 minutes until edges are set.
- Allow cookies to cool before spreading cream cheese frosting on half of them and sandwiching with remaining cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: For added flavor variations, consider incorporating chocolate chips or dried fruit into the cookie dough. If your dough is sticky, chill it for about 30 minutes before scooping.