Oatmeal Whoopie Pies

Oatmeal Whoopie Pies

These are very similar to Little Debbies Oatmeal Cookies, but better because they're homemade. If you like oatmeal cookies and whoopie pies, then you will love these!

History of the Whoopi Pie

3/4 cup butter, softened

2 cups packed soft light brown sugar

2 large eggs

1/2 tsp salt

2 cups all purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp ground cinnamon

2 cups quick cooking oats

2 tsp baking soda

3 TBS boiling water

For the Cream Cheese Filling:
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Pre-heat the oven to 425*F.

Lightly grease a couple of baking sheets and set aside or use parchment paper.

Cream the butter and sugar together until fluffy. Beat in the eggs. In another bowl, sift together the flour, salt and baking powder. Beat this into the creamed mixture. Stir in the oats and cinnamon. Mix all together well. Stir together the baking soda and the boiled water. Stir this mixture into the rest of the batter, mixing it in well.

Drop by the tablespoon onto the baking sheets, placing them at least 2 inches apart. Bake until the cookies are firm and just starting to turn golden around the edges, some 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from the baking sheets to wire racks to cool completely when done.

Make the filling:
Sift confectioner' sugar into a medium bowl; set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter until smooth. Add cream cheese and beat until well combined. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla, beat just until smooth. (Filling can be made up to a day in advance. Cover and refrigerate; let stand at room temperature to soften before using.)
Assemble the whoopie pies. Enjoy!