Oatmeal Cream Pies

ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened (cookies)
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened (cream filling)
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk

the making of it

1. COOKIES: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Stir in the oats.
6. Using a cookie scoop (about 2 tablespoons), drop dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving a little space between each cookie. Flatten slightly.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. CREAM FILLING: In a medium mixing bowl, beat the butter until smooth and creamy.
9. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons of heavy cream. Beat until fluffy. Add more cream, if needed, to reach your desired consistency.
10. ASSEMBLY: Once the cookies are completely cool, spread or pipe the cream filling onto the flat side of one cookie. Top with another cookie, gently pressing to create a sandwich.