Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cream Pies
Chewy apple cinnamon oatmeal cookies sandwich fluffy brown butter cream for an irresistible nostalgic fall dessert.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 107 minutes
- Yield: 12 sandwich cookies
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup finely diced dried apples
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, for browning
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mix the dough: Whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Beat softened butter and sugars, then add eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix in dry ingredients, oats, and apples.
- Chill and portion: Chill 30 minutes. Heat oven to 350°F (175°C) and scoop 24 equal portions.
- Bake: Bake 10 to 12 minutes until edges set and centers remain soft. Cool completely.
- Brown the butter: Cook remaining butter until amber and nutty. Cool until opaque but soft.
- Fill: Beat brown butter with powdered sugar, cream, remaining vanilla, and salt. Pipe onto 12 cookies and sandwich with the rest.
Notes
Store leftovers promptly in a covered container and follow the make-ahead guidance in the article. Images are AI-generated illustrations; recipe not kitchen-tested.