Description
Delightful cookies with a soft texture and creamy filling, perfect for creating new memories with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups quick oats
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 ounces cream cheese (full-fat, brick style)
- 3-4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cream (if needed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together 1 cup of unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add 1 tablespoon of molasses and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract; mix until fully incorporated.
- Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, until combined.
- Whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in 3 cups of quick oats until evenly distributed.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until cookies are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- While the cookies cool, beat together 3/4 cup of softened unsalted butter and 2 ounces of cream cheese until creamy.
- Gradually add 3-4 cups of powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
- Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1/4 teaspoon of salt; mix until well combined.
- If needed, add 1 tablespoon of cream to reach desired consistency.
- Assemble the cookies by spreading a generous layer of frosting on the flat side of half the cookies and topping with the other cookie half.
Notes
For a healthier version, consider using sugar substitutes like stevia or monk fruit.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg