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oatmeal pies

Delicious homemade oatmeal pies with a soft cookie and creamy filling, inspired by classic Little Debbie treats.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 15
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup quick oats
  • 2 tsp cocoa powder
  • 1.5 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.75 tsp salt
  • 0.75 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp ground ginger
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  • 0.5 cup shortening unflavored
  • 1.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 2.5 Tbsp molasses
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.125 tsp coconut extract
  • red and yellow gel food coloring
  • 0.5 cup butter nearly at room temperature
  • 0.25 cup shortening unflavored
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 7 oz marshmallow fluff

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, oats, cocoa powder, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer, whip together butter, shortening, sugar, and molasses until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla and coconut extracts. Gradually add dry ingredients and mix until combined. Scoop dough into 2 Tbsp balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, fitting 9 per sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Let cool completely before assembling.
  2. For the marshmallow buttercream: whip butter and shortening on medium-high until pale and fluffy (~3-4 min). Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until combined. Beat in marshmallow fluff. Spread filling onto the bottom of one cookie and top with another to form sandwiches.

Notes

Allow cookies to rest for a few hours to let flavors meld.