Click for Cookbook LOGIN
"What I like to drink most is wine that belongs to others."--Diogenes , 320 BC, Greek philosopher

Best Oatmeal Cookies or Oatmeal Whoopie Pies Recipe

  Tried it? Rate this Recipe:
 

 

This recipe for Best Oatmeal Cookies or Oatmeal Whoopie Pies is from Sharing Our Favorite Recipes - Cindy & Vince, one of the cookbooks created at FamilyCookbookProject.com. We'll help you start your own personal cookbook! It's easy and fun. Click here to start your own cookbook!
Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 cup softened butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2-1/8 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 cups old-fashioned oats (DON'T USE QUICK OATS)
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/8 teaspoon salt (equals out to 1/2 + 1/4 + smidge teaspoon)

OPTIONAL: 1 cup of raisins and 1/2 cup of chopped nuts. OR SUBSTITUTE RAISINS FOR CHOCOLATE CHIPS....

NOTE: TO MAKE WHOOPIE PIES JUST FLATTEN YOUR COOKIE DOUGH A BIT ON THE COOKIE SHEET BEFORE BAKING.

INGREDIENTS FOR WHOOPIE PIE FILLING:
1/2 cup milk
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 stick salted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
Directions:
Directions:
PREHEAT OVEN TO 350ºF

1) In a large bowl, cream butter until creamy. Add the sugars and beat until well combined.
2) Add eggs and vanilla, beat until light and fluffy.
3) In a separate bowl combine the flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Add to creamed mixture and mix until just combined.
4) OPTIONAL: Mix in raisins and nuts
5) Drop by size if about a large tablespoon, 9 per cookie sheet is about right.
6) Bake at 350ºF for approximately 11 minutes or until lightly browned and just slightly soft in center. Cool on cookie sheet for 5 minutes.

DIRECTIONS FOR WHOOPIE PIE FILLING:
1) Pour the milk into a small saucepan and whisk in the flour.
2) Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until very thick, 2 to 3 minutes.
3) Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the vanilla.
4) Beat the butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 7 to 8 minutes (there shouldn't be any sugar graininess left).
5) Add the cooled milk-flour mixture and beat until it looks like whipped cream, about 6 minutes more. If the filling looks separated, you haven't beaten it enough!
6) Scoop a spoonful of the filling onto half the cookies. Press the other cookie on top to make sandwiches.
7) Refrigerate for 20 minutes so the filling isn't too soft.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
36 large cookies or 60 smaller ones
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
I have tried many oatmeal cookie recipes.....and this one is by the far the best. Moist and chewy just what my family wants. This is a keeper - enjoy!

 

 

 

Learn more about the process to create a cookbook -- or
Start your own personal family cookbook right now!  Here's to good eating!

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!

 

 

 

72W  

Cookbooks are great for Holiday Gifts, Wedding Gifts, Bridal Shower ideas and Family Reunions!

*Recipes and photos entered into the Family Cookbook Project are provided by the submitting contributors. All rights are retained by the contributor. Please contact us if you believe copyright violations have occurred.

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!