Description
These Gin Extractgerbread Oatmeal Cream Pies combine the nostalgic flavors of gingerbread with a creamy filling, creating a delightful treat. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy afternoon snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup unsulphured dark molasses
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon non-alcoholic gin extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk or cream (dairy or non-dairy alternative)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line several baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the large egg, followed by the molasses, vanilla extract, and non-alcoholic gin extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Gently fold in the old-fashioned rolled oats until evenly distributed.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoons, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are set and lightly golden, but the centers are still slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter until creamy and light.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until incorporated.
- Beat in the vanilla extract and a splash of milk or cream until the filling is light and fluffy.
- Once the cookies are cool, pair them up by size.
- Take one cookie, pipe or spoon a generous dollop of the fluffy cream filling onto the center.
- Top with another cookie, pressing down slightly until the filling spreads to the edges.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Don't overbake the cookies for a chewy texture. Adjust the gingerbread spices to your preference, and store cookies and filling separately if making ahead.