Description
Sweet memories of grandma’s kitchen come alive with carrot cake oatmeal cream pies, a nostalgic dessert bridging comfort and indulgence. Spiced oatmeal cookies sandwiching luscious cream frosting will transport you to a world of pure deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cream Pies
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup finely grated carrots
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Optional and Filling Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper, ensuring even heat distribution.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, blend softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a smooth base.
- Incorporate eggs individually, thoroughly mixing after each addition, then introduce vanilla extract to enhance the flavor profile.
- Separately, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt, whisking to distribute dry ingredients evenly.
- Carefully integrate dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just incorporated to maintain a tender texture.
- Gently fold in old-fashioned oats, freshly grated carrots, and optional walnuts or raisins, distributing ingredients throughout the dough.
- Using a tablespoon, portion dough onto prepared baking sheets, gently flattening each mound and maintaining approximately 2 inches of spacing.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges. Allow cookies to rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to cooling racks.
- Prepare the cream filling by whipping cream cheese and butter until smooth, gradually adding powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Assemble cream pies by spreading filling on the flat side of half the cookies and topping with remaining cookies to create delectable sandwich cookies.
Notes
- Customize the spice blend by experimenting with ground ginger or cardamom for a more complex flavor profile.
- Swap out regular flour with gluten-free flour to make these cream pies suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Reduce sugar content by using alternative sweeteners like monk fruit or stevia for a lower-calorie version.
- Add extra nutrition by incorporating finely chopped nuts or seeds into the dough for added texture and healthy fats.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 242
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 104 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 33 mg