Description
These Christmas Oatmeal Cream Pies are festive, chewy oatmeal cookies sandwiched with creamy vanilla-almond frosting and colorful natural sprinkles, perfect for holiday celebrations. They combine the comforting flavors of butter, oats, and vanilla with a fun Christmas twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cups (1 ½ sticks, 170 grams) salted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup (213 grams) packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (190 grams) rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup (80 grams) artificial dye-free Christmas colored sprinkles (Supernatural brand)
Filling
- ¾ cup (170 grams) salted butter, at room temperature
- 2 to 2 ½ cups (226 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 to 2 tablespoons milk of choice
- ⅓ cup (53 grams) artificial dye-free Christmas colored sprinkles (Supernatural brand)
Instructions
- Mix the wet ingredients: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium speed until well combined, about 1 minute. Add the eggs, vanilla, and almond extract and mix again on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute.
- Add the dry ingredients: Add the flour, oats, baking soda, and salt and beat on medium-low speed until just combined, about 1 minute. Add the sprinkles and mix on low speed until just incorporated into the dough.
- Chill the dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 30 minutes while you preheat your oven and clean up.
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Shape the cookies: Use a small cookie scoop to grab about 1 heaping tablespoon of dough, roll into a ball with your hands, and place onto the prepared baking sheet 2 inches apart. Repeat until the sheet is full.
- Bake the cookies: Bake until just golden brown on the edges, 10 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Repeat with remaining dough after the sheet cools.
- Make the filling: In the stand mixer bowl fitted with the whisk attachment, beat softened butter on high speed until light and fluffy, about 1 minute. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, beat starting low then increasing speed for 1 minute until creamy. Scrape bowl sides, add 1 tablespoon milk and beat 30 seconds until smooth; add another tablespoon milk if needed. Gently fold in sprinkles with a spatula.
- Assemble the pies: Spread about 1 tablespoon of filling on the flat bottom side of a cooled cookie, leaving a small border. Place another cookie on top, flat side down, and gently press to sandwich. Repeat for all cookies.
- Store the cookies: Keep in an airtight container or silicone bag at room temperature for 2 days, then refrigerate up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months.
Notes
- Use natural dye-free sprinkles like the Supernatural brand for best results and vibrant colors.
- For dairy-free version, substitute vegan butter and dairy-free milk.
- For gluten-free option, use gluten-free 1:1 all-purpose flour and gluten-free oats.
- Chilling the dough helps the cookies hold their shape and enhances texture.
- Handle the cookies gently when sandwiching to avoid breaking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie sandwich
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
