{"id":54823,"date":"2025-12-13T09:31:53","date_gmt":"2025-12-13T09:31:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/?p=54823"},"modified":"2025-12-13T09:34:30","modified_gmt":"2025-12-13T09:34:30","slug":"gingerbread-oatmeal-cream-pies-holiday-treat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/gingerbread-oatmeal-cream-pies-holiday-treat\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultimate Gingerbread Oatmeal Cream Pies \u2014 Irresistible Holiday Treat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why <strong>Gingerbread Oatmeal Cream Pies<\/strong> Are the Holiday Must-Bake<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gingerbread Oatmeal Cream Pies<\/strong> are the sandwich-cookie glow-up your holiday cookie tray desperately needs. Picture chewy, slightly crisp-edged oatmeal cookies infused with warm ginger-molasses spice, snagged together with a thick, dreamy vanilla cream middle. Sounds like nostalgia in edible form? Yep \u2014 and it\u2019s totally addictive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brief introduction to the recipe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This recipe blends classic comfort with a festive twist. Think the sweet, ooey-gooey vibe of packaged oatmeal cream pies, only way better: homemade, full of real spices and molasses, and stuffed with an indulgent buttercream that won\u2019t weep. You get texture, warmth, and that cozy Christmas scent in every bite. Who wouldn\u2019t want that?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why you&#8217;ll love this recipe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Why should you drop everything and bake these now? Because they check a lot of boxes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Crunchy edges, pillowy centers<\/strong> \u2014 texture heaven.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rich ginger-molasses flavor<\/strong> \u2014 not flat or fake.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No cream cheese in the filling<\/strong> \u2014 butter-based for stability and classic flavor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Freezer-friendly<\/strong> \u2014 bake ahead for stress-free hosting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perfect for cookie swaps, neighbor gifts, or a quiet night with cocoa.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to make a batch that\u2019ll make everyone ask for the recipe? Let\u2019s get into the story behind them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The story behind the recipe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I made these during Cookie Week in 2019 \u2014 36 weeks pregnant with Sidney (OMG \u2014 talk about cravings!). I didn\u2019t crave sweets much during pregnancy, but these cookies changed everything. I ripped open a pack of memories \u2014 those Little Debbie oatmeal cream pies I loved as a kid \u2014 and decided to make a grown-up, holiday-version: <strong>Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies<\/strong> with a luxe cream filling. Tony loved them. I loved them. They practically screamed Christmas. That\u2019s how this obsession was born.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients breakdown \u2014 what each ingredient does<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dry &amp; baking staples<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>All-purpose flour<\/strong> \u2014 structure. Keeps the cookies tender but stable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rolled oats<\/strong> \u2014 chew and nostalgia; <strong>do not<\/strong> use steel-cut oats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Baking soda<\/strong> \u2014 rise and spread control.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Salt<\/strong> \u2014 balances the sweetness and brightens flavors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flavor stars<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dark brown sugar<\/strong> \u2014 moisture and depth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Blackstrap molasses<\/strong> \u2014 the soul of gingerbread; gives that rich, slightly bitter-sweet molasses note.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ground ginger, cinnamon, allspice<\/strong> \u2014 the warm trio that makes these gingerbread, well, gingerbread.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fat &amp; binder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Butter<\/strong> \u2014 flavor, mouthfeel, and the reason these cookies taste homemade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Egg<\/strong> \u2014 binds and gives a bit of lift.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For the filling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Room-temperature butter<\/strong> \u2014 creamy, stable buttercream without cream cheese.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Powdered sugar<\/strong> \u2014 sweetness and body.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vanilla extract<\/strong> \u2014 brightens the filling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A splash of milk<\/strong> \u2014 keeps the frosting smooth and pipeable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> Use <em>dark<\/em> brown sugar and real molasses. Small changes = big flavor differences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ultimate-Gingerbread-Oatmeal-Cream-Pies-\u2014-Irresistible-Holiday-Treat-2.webp\" alt=\"Oatmeal Gingerbread Cookies stacked and filled with white buttercream \u2014 a cozy Gingerbread Oatmeal Creme Pie that Tastes Better From Scratch Gingerbread Cookies, Gingerbread Oatmeal Cream Pies.\" class=\"wp-image-54826\" srcset=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ultimate-Gingerbread-Oatmeal-Cream-Pies-\u2014-Irresistible-Holiday-Treat-2.webp 1024w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ultimate-Gingerbread-Oatmeal-Cream-Pies-\u2014-Irresistible-Holiday-Treat-2-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ultimate-Gingerbread-Oatmeal-Cream-Pies-\u2014-Irresistible-Holiday-Treat-2-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ultimate-Gingerbread-Oatmeal-Cream-Pies-\u2014-Irresistible-Holiday-Treat-2-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to make it \u2014 step-by-step (short, clear, and fun)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cream the <a href=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/brown-sugar-cheesecake-with-vanilla-bean-brown-butter\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1226\">butter and brown sugar.<\/a><\/strong> In the bowl of your mixer, beat room-temp butter with dark brown sugar for about 1 minute until fluffy. Add molasses, egg, and vanilla; beat ~1 more minute until glossy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mix dry ingredients.<\/strong> Whisk together flour, rolled oats, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, allspice, and salt.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Combine.<\/strong> Add dry mix slowly to the wet mix on low speed until just combined. <strong>Chill the dough for 1 hour<\/strong> \u2014 don\u2019t skip this. Chilling firms the dough so cookies bake with perfect edges and centers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shape and bake.<\/strong> Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C). Scoop large tablespoon-sized dough balls, roll, and place 2 inches apart on parchment-lined sheets. Bake <strong>9\u201312 minutes<\/strong> \u2014 about 9\u201310 for soft centers, 12 for crispier edges. Cool 5 minutes on sheet, then transfer to a wire rack. Yields ~30 cookies (15 sandwiches).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make the filling.<\/strong> Beat room-temp butter with powdered sugar, vanilla, and a splash of milk. Start low, then crank to high until smooth and fluffy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Assemble.<\/strong> Spoon or pipe filling onto one cookie leaving a border, top with another cookie, press gently. Let sit at room temp for <strong>1 hour<\/strong> for the filling to set.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bold tip:<\/strong> <strong>Chill the dough. Seriously \u2014 it changes everything.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Magical oatmeal cream pie filling \u2014 what makes it special<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This isn\u2019t your basic frosting. It\u2019s thick, rich, and just a little fudgy \u2014 the texture of a true cream pie middle. The extra milk keeps it smooth so it spreads easily, but the butter base keeps it stable. <strong>No cream cheese needed.<\/strong> Spoon it, pipe it, or smear it like you mean it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want a more nostalgic vibe? Add a pinch of cinnamon to the filling. Want it extra luxe? Stir in a teensy bit of vanilla bean paste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pro tips for perfect results<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Use room-temperature butter and egg<\/strong> for even mixing and the right texture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Do not overmix<\/strong> once you add flour \u2014 mix until just combined. Overworking = tough cookies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Roll dough by tablespoons<\/strong> for consistent bake times and cookie size.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cool cookies completely before filling<\/strong> to avoid melty messes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Let assembled cookies rest 1 hour<\/strong> at room temp for ideal filling firmness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For crisp edges, bake longer; for softer centers, pull them early.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Freeze dough balls<\/strong> on a tray, then bag them \u2014 bake from frozen, adding a minute or two to bake time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important:<\/strong> <strong>Always measure flour properly<\/strong> (spoon into the cup and level off) to avoid dense cookies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Variations to try (get creative!)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Spiced maple filling:<\/strong> Swap half the vanilla with maple extract. Yum.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chocolate-dipped edges:<\/strong> Dip half of each sandwich into melted chocolate and let set. Fancy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gingerbread latte version:<\/strong> Add instant espresso powder to the filling for a coffee-kick.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Molasses swap:<\/strong> Use lighter molasses for a milder gingerbread flavor, but dark molasses gives the classic depth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vegan option:<\/strong> Use vegan butter and a flax \u201cegg\u201d (1 tbsp flax + 3 tbsp water, chilled); a reader said it worked \u2014 try it and report back!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best ways to serve<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Plate them with a dusting of powdered sugar for holiday parties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bundle three in a cellophane bag with a ribbon for neighbor gifts \u2014 instant hit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pair with hot cocoa, mulled cider, or a strong black coffee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bring to <a href=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/best-gingerbread-loaf-recipe-gingerbread-coffee-cake\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1223\">cookie exchanges \u2014<\/a> they travel well if stacked in a sturdy container.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick tips for storage and leftovers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Room temp:<\/strong> Airtight container for 1\u20132 days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fridge:<\/strong> Transfer after 1\u20132 days; they\u2019ll keep 3\u20134 days chilled.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Freeze dough:<\/strong> Freeze unbaked dough balls on sheet trays, then bag. Bake from frozen; add a minute or two.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Freeze assembled sandwiches:<\/strong> Flash freeze assembled cookies on a sheet, then layer with parchment in a sealed bag \u2014 thaw on the counter before serving.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Handy tip:<\/strong> Freezing dough gives you an emergency batch of cookies whenever you want \u2014 lifesaver during the holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ultimate-Gingerbread-Oatmeal-Cream-Pies-\u2014-Irresistible-Holiday-Treat-3.webp\" alt=\"Oatmeal Gingerbread Cookies stacked and filled with white buttercream \u2014 a cozy Gingerbread Oatmeal Creme Pie that Tastes Better From Scratch Gingerbread Cookies, Gingerbread Oatmeal Cream Pies.\" class=\"wp-image-54827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ultimate-Gingerbread-Oatmeal-Cream-Pies-\u2014-Irresistible-Holiday-Treat-3.webp 1024w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ultimate-Gingerbread-Oatmeal-Cream-Pies-\u2014-Irresistible-Holiday-Treat-3-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ultimate-Gingerbread-Oatmeal-Cream-Pies-\u2014-Irresistible-Holiday-Treat-3-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ultimate-Gingerbread-Oatmeal-Cream-Pies-\u2014-Irresistible-Holiday-Treat-3-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs (short, helpful answers)<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1765617681482\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can I skip the molasses?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No way \u2014 molasses gives the gingerbread its signature depth. If you omit it, these will taste flat. <strong>Use it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1765617687798\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can I use steel-cut oats?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Don\u2019t. Rolled oats provide the chew and texture we want. Steel-cut = wrong texture.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1765617695660\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can I make these gluten-free?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>I haven\u2019t tested a GF version extensively, but a 1:1 GF all-purpose flour might work. If you try it, leave a comment \u2014 I\u2019m curious.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1765617702161\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How do I get flat cookies?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>For flatter cookies, slightly flatten dough balls before baking and skip the chill (but I still recommend chilling for flavor).<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1765617708022\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can I skip the filling and just frost each cookie?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Totally! Bake as-is and smear frosting on top for a simpler cookie.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A note on nostalgia: the oatmeal cream pie influence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember ripping open packaged oatmeal cream pies after school? I do. That neon packet-scent memory inspired these. I wanted the soft chew and the satisfying cream middle, but upgraded \u2014 real butter, real spices, and that cozy gingerbread warmth. If you loved those cookies as a kid, these <strong>Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies<\/strong> are your adult-friendly, Christmas-ready answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A sprinkle of science (short &amp; nerdy)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Molasses<\/strong> adds moisture and acidity which reacts with baking soda to help spread and set the cookie texture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Brown sugar<\/strong> locks moisture, keeping centers tender.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chilling<\/strong> solidifies butter; when it melts in the oven, the cookie spreads more slowly, creating defined edges and soft centers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final thoughts \u2014 make these now (yes, now)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want a cookie that tastes like a Christmas memory with grown-up flavor and texture, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/gingerbread-oatmeal-cream-pies-recipe\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1225\">Gingerbread Oatmeal Cream Pies<\/a><\/strong> deliver in spades. They\u2019re freezer-friendly, gift-friendly, and crowd-pleasing. I mean, who doesn\u2019t want a <a href=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/ginger-molasses-sandwich-cookies-holiday-desserts\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1224\">sandwich cookie<\/a> that tastes like gingerbread and hugs it with vanilla buttercream? Exactly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bake a batch, share with friends, hoard a few in a secret jar \u2014 I won\u2019t tell. And if you try a wild variation (hello, espresso filling), drop me a comment and tell me everything. Baking is more fun when you get creative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now get your mixer out. Seriously \u2014 you\u2019ll thank me (and probably hoard the extras). 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crunchy at the edges, tender inside, and sandwiched with a thick vanilla cream. 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type=\"button\">3x<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Wet ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2adf80aa02\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2adf80aa02\" aria-label=\"\u00bd cup unsalted butter, softened\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2adf80aa02\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.5\" data-unit=\"cup\">\u00bd cup<\/span> unsalted butter, softened<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2adf80aa0f\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2adf80aa0f\" aria-label=\"1 cup packed brown sugar (dark preferred; light works too)\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2adf80aa0f\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"cup\">1 cup<\/span> packed brown sugar (dark preferred; light works too)<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2adf80aa22\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2adf80aa22\" aria-label=\"\u00bc cup blackstrap molasses\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2adf80aa22\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.25\" data-unit=\"cup\">\u00bc cup<\/span> blackstrap molasses<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2adf80aa30\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2adf80aa30\" aria-label=\"1 large egg\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2adf80aa30\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"1\">1<\/span> large egg<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span 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aria-label=\"\u00be cup old-fashioned rolled oats\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2adf80aa43\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.75\" data-unit=\"cup\">\u00be cup<\/span> old-fashioned rolled oats<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2adf80aa49\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2adf80aa49\" aria-label=\"\u00bd teaspoon baking soda\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2adf80aa49\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.5\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">\u00bd teaspoon<\/span> baking soda<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2adf80aa4f\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2adf80aa4f\" aria-label=\"1\u00bd teaspoons ground ginger\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2adf80aa4f\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"1.5\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1\u00bd teaspoons<\/span> ground ginger<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2adf80aa54\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2adf80aa54\" aria-label=\"1 teaspoon ground cinnamon\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2adf80aa54\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1 teaspoon<\/span> ground cinnamon<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2adf80aa5a\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2adf80aa5a\" aria-label=\"1 teaspoon allspice\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2adf80aa5a\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1 teaspoon<\/span> allspice<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2adf80aa60\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2adf80aa60\" aria-label=\"\u00bc teaspoon fine salt\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2adf80aa60\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.25\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">\u00bc teaspoon<\/span> fine salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For the cream center<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2adf80aa65\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2adf80aa65\" aria-label=\"\u00be cup unsalted butter, softened\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2adf80aa65\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.75\" data-unit=\"cup\">\u00be cup<\/span> unsalted butter, softened<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2adf80aa6c\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2adf80aa6c\" aria-label=\"1\u00bd cups powdered (confectioners\u2019) sugar\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2adf80aa6c\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"1.5\" data-unit=\"cup\">1\u00bd cups<\/span> powdered (confectioners\u2019) sugar<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2adf80aa71\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2adf80aa71\" aria-label=\"\u00be teaspoon vanilla extract\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2adf80aa71\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.75\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">\u00be teaspoon<\/span> vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2adf80aa78\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2adf80aa78\" aria-label=\"1\u20132 teaspoons milk, to loosen the filling\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f2adf80aa78\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"1\">1<\/span>\u2013<span data-amount=\"2\">2<\/span> teaspoons milk, to loosen the filling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--INSIDE_INGREDIENTS--><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<hr data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\">\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions-header\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Instructions<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t<ol>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-1\">Beat the butter and sugar. In the bowl of a stand mixer (or with a hand mixer), cream the softened \u00bd cup butter and brown sugar together for about 1 minute until smooth and slightly fluffy. Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla; beat another minute until the mixture looks even and glossy.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-2\">Whisk the dry mix. Combine the flour, rolled oats, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, allspice, and salt in a separate bowl and whisk to distribute everything evenly.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-3\">Bring dough together. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in batches and mix on low speed just until everything comes together. Avoid overmixing.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-4\">Chill the dough. Cover the dough and refrigerate for 1 hour. Chilling firms the dough and helps the cookies bake with a nice edge and soft center \u2014 this step matters, so don\u2019t skip it.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-5\">Preheat and portion. Heat your oven to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C). Line baking sheets with parchment. Scoop level tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared sheets.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-6\">Bake. Bake 9\u201312 minutes depending on your preferred texture: about 9\u201310 minutes for softer centers, closer to 12 minutes for crispier edges. Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for ~5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-7\">Make the cream filling. While cookies cool, make the filling: beat the \u00be cup softened butter with powdered sugar and vanilla. Start on low speed, then increase to high and beat until the frosting is silky. Add 1\u20132 teaspoons of milk as needed to reach a spreadable, creamy consistency.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-8\">Assemble sandwiches. Place a generous spoonful (or pipe) of filling on the flat side of one cookie, leaving a small perimeter so the filling doesn\u2019t squish out. Top with a matching cookie and press gently. Repeat until you\u2019ve paired all cookies. Let the assembled sandwiches sit at room temperature for about 1 hour \u2014 this helps the filling firm up for cleaner bites.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<hr data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\">\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-notes\">\n\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Notes<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-notes-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><strong>Quick tips &amp; notes<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Use rolled oats, not steel-cut oats, for the right chew.<\/li>\n<li>Measure flour properly (spoon into the cup and level) to avoid dense cookies.<\/li>\n<li>If you prefer a softer center, remove cookies earlier; for crunchier edges, bake longer.<\/li>\n<li>The recipe makes roughly 15 sandwiches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Freezing &amp; storage<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Store finished cookies in an airtight container at room temp for 1\u20132 days, then refrigerate up to 3\u20134 days.<\/li>\n<li>Freeze dough: Roll dough into balls, freeze on a tray, then transfer to a freezer bag. Bake straight from frozen (add a minute or two to baking time).<\/li>\n<li>Freeze finished sandwiches: Flash-freeze assembled cookies on a sheet, then layer with parchment in a sealed container. Thaw at room temperature before serving.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<hr data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-nutrition\">\n\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Nutrition<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Serving Size:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-serving-size\">1sandwich cookie with filling<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Calories:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-calories\">312cal<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Sugar:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-sugar\">26.2g<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Fat:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-fat\">16g<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Saturated Fat:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-saturated-fat\">9.6g<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Carbohydrates:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-carbohydrates\">46.8g<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Fiber:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-fiber\">0.9g<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Protein:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-protein\">2.3g<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t<footer class=\"tasty-recipes-entry-footer\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-footer-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"svg-instagram\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"footer-icon-color.color\"><use href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-instagram\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-footer-copy\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"footer-heading-color.color h3-transform.text-transform footer-heading.innerText\">Did you make this recipe?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"footer-description-color.color footer-description.innerHTML\"><p>Share a photo and tag us \u2014 we can&#8217;t wait to see what you&#8217;ve made!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/footer>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-base-3-color\">Gingerbread Oatmeal Cream Pies, Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies Recipe, Oatmeal Pie Gingerbread Man, Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies, Oatmeal Gingerbread Cookies, Christmas Oatmeal Cream Pie, Gingerbread Cookies With Cream Filling, Gingerbread Oatmeal Creme Pie, Tastes Better From Scratch Gingerbread Cookies<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why Gingerbread Oatmeal Cream Pies Are the Holiday Must-Bake Gingerbread Oatmeal Cream Pies are the sandwich-cookie glow-up your holiday cookie tray desperately needs. 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