Description
These Oatmeal Sandwich Cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with a luscious cream filling. They strike the perfect balance between hearty oats and sweet indulgence, making them an irresistible homemade treat. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you’ll have bakery-quality cookies in no time!
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs (or 2 flax eggs: 2 tbsp flaxseed meal + 5 tbsp water)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free 1:1 blend)
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
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Filling Options:
- Vanilla Buttercream:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vanilla Buttercream:
Instructions
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Preheat & Prep
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Mix Wet Ingredients
- In a bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until well combined.
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Combine Dry Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
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Make the Dough
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
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Bake the Cookies
- Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden. Let cool completely.
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Prepare the Filling
- Beat butter (or cream cheese) with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add milk if needed for consistency.
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Assemble
- Spread or pipe filling onto one cookie and sandwich with another.
Notes
- For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Don’t overbake – cookies should be slightly soft when they come out.
- Customize the filling with peanut butter, marshmallow fluff, or flavored extracts.
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g