Ingredients and Weight:
- Oatmeal flour: 1 cup (120g)
- All-purpose flour: 1/2 cup (60g)
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Baking soda: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon (1.25g)
- Ground cinnamon: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
- Ground nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon (1.25g)
- Vegetable oil: 1/2 cup (120ml)
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200g)
- Brown sugar: 1/2 cup (100g)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
- Large egg: 1
- Buttermilk: 1/2 cup (120ml)
Filling:
- Cream cheese: 8 ounces (226g), softened
- Unsalted butter: 4 tablespoons (56g), softened
- Powdered sugar: 1 cup (120g)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 10-12 minutes
Difficulty Level: 2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together oatmeal flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a large bowl, whisk together oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Beat in the egg until combined.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the filling, beat together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Spread filling between two cooled whoopie pie cookies.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 300 per whoopie pie
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 5g
- Fat: 15g
Dish Characteristics:
- Soft and chewy oatmeal cookies
- Creamy cream cheese filling
- Sweet and satisfying
- Perfect for dessert or a sweet snack
User Comments:
- "These are the best whoopie pies I've ever had! The oatmeal cookie is soft and chewy, and the cream cheese filling is perfectly sweet and tangy."
- "I love the unique flavor of the oatmeal cookies. They're really addicting!"
- "These whoopie pies are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family and friends."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure not to overbake the cookies, or they will become dry and crumbly.
- Let the cookies cool completely before filling them, or the filling will melt and become runny.
- The cream cheese filling can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 3 days. Let it come to room temperature before using.
