Spiced Oatmeal Cream Pies

Ingredients

Cookies: 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1/4 teaspoon ginger 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 cups old-fashioned oats Cream Filling: 3/4 cup (1 ½ sticks) butter, softened 2 ½ cups powdered sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 tablespoon whipping cream, or sour cream

Instructions

Cookies:

1. Preheat oven to 350.

2. In a stand mixer, using the paddle attachment, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar for 3 minutes on medium-high speed – until light and fluffy.

3. Add eggs and vanilla, and mix on low-medium speed until combined.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, and salt.

5. Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and mix on low until combined.

6. Add in oats and mix on low until combined. Do not overmix.

7. Using a cookie scoop, drop the dough onto cookie sheets prepared with parchment paper. Space 2-3 inches apart, as the dough will spread.

8. Bake 12-13 minutes, or until golden brown.

9. Cool completely, then prepare cream filling. Servings: 12 Prep Time: 30 minutes Bake Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes

Cream Filling:

10. In a stand mixer, using the paddle attachment, beat butter on medium-high speed for 5 minutes. The buttercream should be extra fluffy.

11. With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time. Continue mixing until the powdered sugar is completely mixed in.

12. Add vanilla extract and whipping cream (or sour cream), and mix thoroughly. Scrape the sides of the bowl, if necessary. Mix for 3 minutes, until the desired consistency is reached.

13. Spread the cream on the bottom of one cookie and place another cookie on top, until all cookies have been sandwiched.