Oatmeal Cream Pies

Name: Nostalgic Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies: A Sweet Trip Down Memory Lane
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 sticks of softened butter; 1 1/2 sticks of unsalted butter; 1 cup of packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup of granulated sugar; 2 1/2 cups of powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon of K-Row syrup (substituted for molasses); 2 eggs; 2 cups of all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon of baking soda; 1 teaspoon of salt; 1 teaspoon of cinnamon; 1 1/8 teaspoon of nutmeg; 2 1/2 cups of quick, one-minute oats; 1 jar of marshmallow cream; 1 teaspoon of vanilla paste

Step 1: Cream the Butter and Sugars

Start by creaming together 2 sticks of softened butter, 1 cup of packed brown sugar, and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar.

Step 2: Add Syrup and Eggs

Add 1 tablespoon of K-Row syrup and mix in 2 eggs along with 2 teaspoons of vanilla (eyeball it).

Step 3: Mix Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1 1/8 teaspoon of nutmeg.

Step 4: Combine Mixtures

Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until well combined.

Step 5: Fold in Oats

Fold in 2 1/2 cups of quick, one-minute oats until evenly distributed.

Step 6: Bake the Cookies

Scoop the dough onto a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes.

Step 7: Prepare the Buttercream

While cookies are baking, cream together 1 1/2 sticks of unsalted butter and 2 1/2 cups of powdered sugar. Add 1 jar of marshmallow cream, 1 teaspoon of vanilla paste, and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth.