1-How to Prepare the Perfect Oatmeal Cream Pies: Ready to roll up your sleeves and bake? Making these oatmeal cream pies is a straightforward adventure that’s perfect for family fun. Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lining your cookie sheets with parchment paper to avoid any sticking mishaps.

2-Preparation of Dough: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugars together until they’re light and fluffy it takes about 3 minutes of mixing to get that ideal consistency. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, blending until smooth. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt, then gradually mix these dry ingredients into the wet ones.

3-Forming and Baking the Cookies: Stir in the oats to form your dough, which should be slightly sticky and full of promise. Scoop the dough using a 3-tablespoon measure for large cookies or 1.5-tablespoon for smaller ones, placing them on your prepared sheets. Bake the large ones for 13-15 minutes and the smaller ones for 10-12 minutes, until they’re golden around the edges but still soft in the center. Let them cool on a wire rack before moving on.

4-Making the Cream Filling and Assembly: For the cream filling, beat the softened butter on medium-high speed for about 5 minutes until it’s super fluffy. Slowly add the confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract, and milk, then beat for another 3-5 minutes to reach creamy perfection. To assemble, spread or pipe the filling onto the flat side of half your cookies and sandwich them with the rest. For more baking inspiration, try our Lemon Oatmeal Cookies recipe for a citrus twist.