Incredible Gingerbread Oatmeal Cream Pies: Indulgent Holiday Treats
These Incredible Gingerbread Oatmeal Cream Pies are the perfect festive treat, combining rich gingerbread flavors with creamy filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 pies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 batch of cream filling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the egg and molasses and mix well.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
- Fold in the oats.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Allow to cool completely before filling with cream.
Notes
- For softer cookies, bake for a shorter time.
- These can be made ahead of time and stored for later enjoyment.