Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparing the Cookies
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1-minute oats, bread flour, baking powder, cornstarch, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- Beat together light brown sugar and vegetable shortening (or butter) on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Add in the mashed banana, light corn syrup, and vanilla extract, mixing on low speed until well combined.
- Gradually add the mixed dry ingredients to the wet banana mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Using a medium cookie scoop, portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, flattening each ball slightly.
- Bake for 6-7 minutes until the cookies appear soft in the center but set at the edges.
- Let them cool on the baking sheets for 1-2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Preparing the Filling and Assembling
- Cream together the cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, blending on low until fully incorporated, then pour in heavy cream and vanilla extract, beating until light and fluffy.
- Pipe or spread a dollop of the cream cheese filling on the bottom side of half the cooled cookies and top with the remaining cookies.
- Allow the assembled Banana Oatmeal Cream Pies to set for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for 3 months. Microwave for a warm treat if desired.
