Oatmeal Sandwich Cookies

 My father in law had asked for some oatmeal/ raisin/ walnut cookies for his birthday dessert.  My family are not fans of oatmeal, raisins, or walnuts but I really didn't want to have to bake up two different desserts.  I knew we all loved my Oatmeal Scotchie cookies and while I didn't have any butterscotch chips on hand I figured I could come up with something equally delicious.  





I started with my favorite oatmeal cookie recipe:

  • 1/2 cup + 6 Tablespoons butter; softened 
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • 3 cups oats (quick or old fashioned- uncooked)

For the cream cheese frosting:

  • 1/2 stick butter; softened
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Using my stand mixer I blended the sugars and butter together then added in the egg and vanilla.  In a medium bowl I combined the flour, baking soda, cinnamon & nutmeg. Then I added all the dry ingredients into the wet.  Once everything was nicely combined I added in the oats and stirred them in by hand. 

I used my cookie scoop to scoop out dollops of batter that I flattened slightly before baking for 8-10 minutes at 350 degrees. Then I set them on wire racks to cool.



Once cool I whipped up some cream cheese frosting and began piping some frosting onto cookies.


For each cookie I frosted I made sure to find a "mate" and made sandwiches with them.  






They were a huge hit and didn't even last 24 hours in our house!

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Comments

  1. HollyMay 11, 2021 at 5:42 AM

    Those look incredible!

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  2. EllibelleMay 11, 2021 at 8:55 AM

    Our family loves oatmeal cookies, those without the raisins, I really should make some soon! We're all not fans of frosting so ours will have to be without. But they sure do look delicious!!

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    1. Joanne May 11, 2021 at 2:49 PM

      I think I could eat frosting all by itself!

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  3. Dara @ Not In JerseyMay 11, 2021 at 9:05 AM

    I like oatmeal cookies but my kids don't!

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    1. Joanne May 11, 2021 at 2:49 PM

      My kids don't either so I was really surprised they gobbled these up.

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  4. Lindsay's Sweet WorldMay 11, 2021 at 10:08 AM

    Oh my word, I bet these are incredible. I love any cookie with frosting!

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  5. Tamar SBMay 11, 2021 at 10:59 AM

    Those look delicious!

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  6. Sparkles and LattesMay 11, 2021 at 11:11 AM

    I used to love these growing up, so a homemade version is probably even better.

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    1. Joanne May 11, 2021 at 2:51 PM

      I definitely took inspiration from the Oatmeal Creme pies; I used to love those!!

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  7. natalie blairMay 11, 2021 at 7:26 PM

    Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaang girl. Now this is a way to my heart!!!

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  8. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiMay 11, 2021 at 10:38 PM

    Yummy! I used to buy Little Debbie brand sandwich oatmeal cookies for my children when they were little --we all liked them, but I'm sure home made are healthier. Thanks for the recipe!

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    1. Joanne May 12, 2021 at 5:31 AM

      I loved Little Debbie snacks growing up and have tried recreating a few of them!

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  9. NatashaMay 12, 2021 at 8:49 AM

    I'm all about cookies!!! And I currently eating one of your zucchini butterscotch chip muffins at work as I take a small break to catch up on some blog reading :)

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    1. Joanne May 12, 2021 at 1:12 PM

      I had forgotten about those muffins! So glad you like them!!

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  10. LouiseMay 12, 2021 at 8:55 AM

    Ooh these look amazing, I'm not surprised they didn't last 24 hours in your house. I've never tried making oatmeal cookies - have pinned your recipe and might have to give it a try :-) #MMBC

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    1. Joanne May 12, 2021 at 1:12 PM

      I find oatmeal cookies are very easy to make and make a great base for mix-ins.. :)

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  11. Whats Cookin Italian Style CuisineMay 12, 2021 at 1:42 PM

    I love that you added cream cheese in the middle they are so like whoppie pies yum~

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  12. MaureenMay 12, 2021 at 10:05 PM

    Wow these look amazing! Got any leftovers?! :)

    Maureen | www.littlemisscasual.com

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    1. Joanne May 13, 2021 at 5:50 AM

      Not at all; they were gobbled up in a day!

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  13. Michele MorinMay 13, 2021 at 5:46 AM

    Oh...
    Gotta try these!

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  14. April HarrisMay 16, 2021 at 5:38 PM

    I love oatmeal cookies, and you've taken them to new heights, Joanne! Your Oatmeal Sandwich Cookies look irresistible! Thank you for sharing and for being a part of the Hearth and Soul Link Party Community. I’m featuring this post at the party this week. Hope to ‘see’ you there! Take care, and I wish you a wonderful week!

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    1. Joanne May 16, 2021 at 6:11 PM

      Oh wow; thank you so much for the feature!

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  15. Dee | GrammysGrid.comMay 16, 2021 at 11:51 PM

    YUM!! Thanks so much for linking up with me at the Unlimited Link Party 26. Pinned!

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  16. Linda May 18, 2021 at 7:52 PM

    Yes please, I would like one of these. Thank you for sharing on the Classy Flamingos blog hop. You've been PINKED! poinsettiadr.com

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  17. UnknownMay 19, 2021 at 12:12 PM

    OMG these look so amazing! I love all of those things, lol.

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  18. Shelbee on the EdgeMay 23, 2021 at 6:11 AM

    Joanne, these look amazing! I love oatmeal cookies but have never stuffed them with cream cheese filling! Now I need to have some!

    Shelbee
    www.shelbeeontheedge.com

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