Decadent Swedish Oatmeal Creams
Indulge in these delightful Decadent Swedish Oatmeal Creams, inspired by a classic Pillsbury bake-off recipe. These cookies combine the warm, comforting flavors of oats and buttery goodness, sandwiched with your choice of rich vanilla buttercream frosting. Although the original recipe called for a dry frosting mix that's no longer available, you can easily substitute with store-bought frosting or whip up your own homemade version. Perfect for sharing at gatherings, these cookies will bring nostalgia and joy to every bite. Each tender cookie provides a sweet, chewy texture, making them a delightful treat for both kids and adults alike.
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Servings
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Calories
9
Ingredients
Ingredients
Butter
1 cup (Melted)
Flour
1 1/2 cups (All-purpose, sifted)
Baking Powder
1 teaspoon (None)
Sugar
1 1/3 cups (Granulated)
Milk
1/3 cup (None)
Dark Corn Syrup
1/3 cup (None)
Quick-Cooking Rolled Oats
1 1/3 cups (None)
Vanilla
1 teaspoon (Extract)
Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
to taste (Store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your cookie sheets by greasing and lightly flouring them.
2
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat until fully melted. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter with sugar, milk, dark corn syrup, and vanilla. Stir until well blended.
4
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and rolled oats.
5
Gradually incorporate the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until combined and a thick dough forms.
6
Using a teaspoon, drop small mounds of dough onto your prepared cookie sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7
Bake in your preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let them cool on the sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
8
Once cooled, spread a generous amount of vanilla buttercream frosting on the bottom of one cookie and top with another cookie to create a sandwich. Repeat with remaining cookies.
9
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Decadent Swedish Oatmeal Creams?
They are delightful sandwich cookies that combine buttery oatmeal cookies with a rich vanilla buttercream frosting filling.
What was the inspiration for this recipe?
This recipe was inspired by a classic Pillsbury bake-off recipe.
What is the recommended oven temperature?
The oven should be preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 175 degrees Celsius.
How should I prepare the cookie sheets?
Prepare your cookie sheets by greasing them and then lightly flouring them.
How do I prepare the butter for this recipe?
Melt one cup of butter over low heat in a small saucepan and let it cool slightly before use.
What wet ingredients are mixed with the melted butter?
The melted butter is combined with sugar, milk, dark corn syrup, and vanilla.
What type of oats should I use?
The recipe calls for 1 and 1/3 cups of quick-cooking rolled oats.
How do I prepare the dry ingredient mixture?
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and rolled oats.
How should I combine the wet and dry ingredients?
Gradually incorporate the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until a thick dough forms.
What is the correct way to place the dough on the cookie sheets?
Using a teaspoon, drop small mounds of dough onto the prepared sheets.
How much space should be left between the cookies?
Space the dough mounds about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
How long do the cookies need to bake?
Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes.
How can I tell when the cookies are finished baking?
The cookies are done when the edges are lightly golden.
What is the cooling process for the cookies?
Let them cool on the sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
What type of filling is used for these cookies?
A generous amount of vanilla buttercream frosting is used to create the sandwich.
Can I use store-bought frosting?
Yes, you can use store-bought vanilla buttercream frosting or make your own homemade version.
How do I assemble the sandwich cookies?
Spread frosting on the bottom of one cooled cookie and top it with another cookie.
How should I store the finished oatmeal creams?
Store the cookies in an airtight container until you are ready to serve them.
What is the texture of these cookies?
These cookies have a sweet, chewy texture and are very tender.
Are these cookies suitable for kids?
Yes, they are a delightful treat that both kids and adults can enjoy.
What kind of corn syrup is required?
The recipe specifically calls for 1/3 cup of dark corn syrup.
Does the flour need specific preparation?
The recipe suggests using 1 and 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour that has been sifted.
Can I serve these cookies immediately?
Yes, they can be served immediately once assembled.
Why is the original frosting mix not used?
The original dry frosting mix mentioned in the classic Pillsbury recipe is no longer available.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 9 primary ingredients required for this recipe.
What role does the baking powder play?
One teaspoon of baking powder is used as a leavening agent to help the cookies rise.
Are these cookies good for parties?
Yes, they are described as perfect for sharing at gatherings.
What type of sugar is used in the dough?
The recipe calls for 1 and 1/3 cups of granulated sugar.
Is vanilla extract used in the cookies?
Yes, one teaspoon of vanilla extract is added to the wet ingredient mixture.
What is the general flavor profile of the cookie?
The cookies offer warm, comforting flavors of oats and buttery goodness.