Christmas Oatmeal Cream Pies: Soft, Chewy, Festive & Filled With Sweet Holiday Magic
Oatmeal cream pies are already one of the most nostalgic cookies ever created — soft, chewy, buttery oatmeal cookies sandwiched with a fluffy, vanilla-scented cream filling. Now imagine taking that classic treat and giving it the full Christmas glow-up.
These Christmas Oatmeal Cream Pies feature warm holiday spices, soft chewy oatmeal cookies, a silky marshmallow buttercream center, and festive red-and-green sprinkles that make every bite feel like Christmas morning.
They’re the perfect cookie for:
- cookie exchanges
- holiday dessert platters
- edible gifts
- Christmas parties
- or just cozy December baking
Simple, stunning, and absolutely delicious — this is the kind of recipe that becomes a yearly tradition.
Why These Christmas Oatmeal Cream Pies Are So Special
1. Soft & Chewy Oatmeal Cookies
The cookie base uses brown sugar, butter, oats, and warm spices to create a soft, bendy, chewy cookie — never dry or crisp.
2. The Cream Filling Is Fluffy, Sweet & Cloud-Like
A mixture of butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and marshmallow fluff creates a filling that stays smooth and stable.
3. Holiday Sprinkles Make Them Instantly Festive
Roll the cookie edges in sprinkles for the perfect Christmas touch.
4. They Store Beautifully
The cookies actually get even softer after being sandwiched together.
5. Completely Homemade
Zero packaged shortcuts — just simple ingredients for old-fashioned holiday charm.
Ingredients
FOR THE OATMEAL COOKIES
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 cups rolled oats
FOR THE CREAM FILLING
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup marshmallow fluff
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
FOR DECORATION
- Red and green Christmas sprinkles (for rolling edges)
Instructions
1. Make the Cookies
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cream butter + sugars until fluffy.
Add eggs and vanilla.
Mix dry ingredients in a separate bowl: flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt.
Add dry ingredients to wet mixture.
Fold in oats.
Scoop small balls onto lined baking sheet.
Bake 9–11 minutes until soft and golden at edges.
2. Make the Cream Filling
Beat butter until smooth.
Add marshmallow fluff, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt.
Beat until creamy and fluffy.
3. Assemble
Match cookies by size.
Spread or pipe cream filling onto one cookie and sandwich with another.
Roll the edges in holiday sprinkles.
4. Serve or Chill
Cookies get softer after 1–2 hours.
Store in fridge for best texture.
Christmas Oatmeal Cream Pies
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream butter and sugars until fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla and mix again.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Add dry ingredients to wet mixture, then fold in oats.
- Scoop dough onto lined baking sheets and bake 9–11 minutes.
- Beat filling ingredients until smooth and fluffy.
- Spread filling onto one cookie and top with another to create pies.
- Roll edges in red and green Christmas sprinkles.
Notes
Tips for Perfect Holiday Cream Pies
Don’t overbake
Pull them out when edges set — the centers will finish as they cool.
Chill the filling slightly
Makes spreading cleaner and easier.
Use rolled oats, not quick oats
Texture is softer and chewier.
Want extra Christmas flavor?
Add:
- orange zest
- ginger
- a pinch of cloves
Variations
Peppermint Christmas Oatmeal Pies
Add ½ tsp peppermint extract to the filling.
White Chocolate Drizzle
Drizzle cookies with melted white chocolate before sandwiching.
Hot Cocoa Version
Add 2 tbsp cocoa powder to filling + crushed candy canes to edges.
Serving Suggestions
- Christmas dessert board
- Cookie boxes for gifting
- Santa’s cookie plate (instant showstopper)
- Holiday brunch sweet option
Why These Become a Family Tradition
They’re nostalgic, festive, soft, sweet, and fun to make. Kids love decorating them. Adults love eating them. They look bakery-level gorgeous with zero complicated steps.
These Christmas oatmeal cream pies are the perfect balance of comfort and celebration — a cozy cookie wrapped in holiday cheer.
