Detailed Directions and Instructions
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare your baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Cream the Butters and Sugars
In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter, 1 cup of brown sugar, and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar. Beat the mixture until it becomes light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Incorporate 2 large eggs into the creamed mixture, adding them one at a time. Ensure to beat well after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix until everything is just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Add Oats and Mix-ins
Stir in 1 1/2 cups of old-fashioned oats, 1 cup of finely grated carrots, and if desired, 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts and 1/2 cup of raisins.
Prepare Cookie Dough
Using a tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart. Flatten the dough slightly with the back of a spoon for even baking.
Bake the Cookies
Place the baking sheets in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Once done, remove them from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes.
Cool Completely
Transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely.
Make the Cream Filling
In a medium bowl, beat together 8 ounces of softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup of softened unsalted butter until the mixture is smooth and well-combined. Gradually add 4 cups of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, continuing to beat until the filling is light and fluffy.
Assemble the Cream Pies
Spread a generous amount of cream filling on the bottom side of half of the cookies. Top these with the remaining cookies to create sandwich-like cream pies.
Notes
Prep and Cooking Time
The preparation time for this recipe is approximately 20 minutes, with cooking time around 12 minutes, resulting in a total time of about 32 minutes.
Nutritional Information
Each sandwich contains approximately 280 kcal. This recipe makes a total of 12 sandwiches.
Optional Add-ins
Feel free to customize your oatmeal cream pies by adding ingredients like chocolate chips or shredded coconut for additional flavor.
