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Banana Oatmeal Cream Pies Recipe

Banana Oatmeal Cream Pies Recipe
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Delight in these Banana Oatmeal Cream Pies, a soft and chewy cookie sandwich bursting with warm cinnamon oat flavors and a creamy, luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfectly balanced with mashed bananas for natural sweetness and moisture, these pies bring a comforting twist to classic oatmeal cookies, finished with a rich and fluffy cream cheese filling that melts in your mouth.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups 1-minute oats (300g)
  • 3 cups bread flour (389g)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (8g)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (9g)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder (6g)
  • ¾ teaspoon salt (5g)

Wet Ingredients

  • 1½ cups light brown sugar (packed, 313g)
  • 1 cup butter flavored vegetable shortening (or butter, 189g)
  • 1 cup mashed banana (2½ bananas, 255g)
  • ¼ cup light corn syrup (85mL)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (11mL)

Frosting

  • 4 ounces cream cheese (softened, 62g)
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened, 56g)
  • 2½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside for easy cleanup and even baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the oats, bread flour, baking powder, cornstarch, salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined to ensure even distribution of all dry components.
  3. Cream Sugar and Shortening: Using a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the brown sugar and vegetable shortening together on medium speed for about 2 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for your dough.
  4. Add Banana and Flavorings: Add the mashed banana, light corn syrup, and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture. Mix on high speed until the batter is light, creamy, and well incorporated.
  5. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture, one cup at a time, mixing just after each addition to combine fully without overworking the dough.
  6. Form Cookies: Scoop the dough using a medium cookie scoop onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 3 inches apart. Gently press each dough mound with your fingers or the bottom of a glass to about ½ inch thickness for even baking.
  7. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 6 to 7 minutes. They may look slightly soft in the middle but will firm up as they cool.
  8. Cool Cookies: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 1 to 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which is essential for frosting application.
  9. Prepare Frosting: In a bowl, cream together the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth and creamy using a mixer.
  10. Add Sugar and Flavor: Mix in half of the powdered sugar until combined. Then add the remaining powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon of heavy whipping cream, and vanilla extract. Beat on high for about 2 minutes until the frosting is light and fluffy. If necessary, add another tablespoon of heavy cream to achieve desired consistency.
  11. Assemble Cream Pies: Pipe about 1½ tablespoons of frosting onto the bottom side of half of the completely cooled cookies. Top each frosted cookie with an unfrosted cookie to create sandwich-style cream pies.

Notes

  • Use bread flour for a chewier texture; all-purpose flour can be substituted but may yield a slightly softer cookie.
  • Ensure bananas are very ripe for maximum sweetness and moisture.
  • If preferred, use butter instead of vegetable shortening for a richer flavor.
  • Cookies will be soft; do not overbake or they may dry out.
  • Chill frosting slightly if it becomes too soft to pipe easily.
  • Store assembled pies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • For vegan adaptation, use vegan butter, cream cheese alternatives, and adjust sweeteners accordingly.

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