Oatmeal Cream Pie

Ingredients:

For the Oatmeal Cookies:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups quick-cooking oats

For the Cream Filling:

• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon heavy cream or milk

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Make Cookie Dough:
   • In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
   • Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
   • Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture.
   • Mix in oats.
   • Drop tablespoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets.
3. Bake Cookies:
   • Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are golden.
   • Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
4. Make Cream Filling:
   • Beat butter until smooth.
   • Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until fluffy.
   • Stir in vanilla and cream until well combined.
5. Assemble Cream Pies:
   • Spread or pipe a generous amount of filling on the flat side of half of the cookies.
   • Top with another cookie, pressing down gently to spread the filling to the edges.