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Gingerbread Oatmeal Cream Pies

Gingerbread Oatmeal Cream Pies
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Gingerbread Oatmeal Cream Pies are a delightful holiday treat that brings warmth and cheer to any dessert table. These soft, spiced gingerbread cookies sandwich a luscious cream filling, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures. With hints of ginger, cinnamon, and molasses, each bite is reminiscent of cozy winter evenings. Ideal for sharing with family and friends, these cookies are perfect for festive gatherings or as a sweet surprise in lunchboxes. Easy to make and brimming with classic flavors, they are sure to become a favorite in your holiday baking repertoire.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons molasses
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for filling, softened)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese (brick style, full fat)
  • 1 1/2 – 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (for filling)
  • 1 tablespoon whipping cream (if needed; half and half works too)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until fluffy. Mix in molasses and vanilla extract.
  4. Add the egg to the mixture until well combined. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients.
  5. Fold in the rolled oats gently.
  6. Drop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 9 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
  7. Let cookies cool before preparing the cream filling by beating softened butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
  8. Assemble by spreading filling on one cookie and topping with another.

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