Soft and chewy Chocolate Oatmeal Cream Pies! You’ll love this easy lunchbox treat that’s similar to the classic, but CHOCOLATE flavored!
My family is obsessed with dessert. Including this easy Cream Puff Cake recipe, as we like to drizzle it with chocolate fudge! This No Bake Oreo Cheesecake is also easy, and perfect for dessert tonight!
What are Whoopie Pies?
You all may remember that I made oatmeal cream pies?
They tasted just like Little Debbie’s version. Now I’m back with a chocolate version on that successful copycat oatmeal cream pie recipe.
I mean, did you really expect me to find a cookie recipe I loved and NOT figure out a way to add chocolate?
Using chocolate oatmeal cookies, these treats are similar to Whoopie Pies and surprisingly easy to make. They’re ideal for popping into a lunch box or packing for a road trip treat!
In case you’ve never tasted one before, a whoopie pie is a handheld treat that’s like a cross between a cake and a cookie. It has filling very similar to traditional oatmeal cream pies but sandwiched between cakey chocolate cookies instead of oatmeal ones.
This Chocolate Oatmeal Cream Pie recipe puts the best of both desserts together! Even though Little Debbie herself never made a chocolate version of her cream pies, if she did I imagine it would taste a lot like these.
There’s something so satisfying about taking two cookies and stuffing some homemade marshmallow filling between them for a cookie sandwich. I love this chocolate-y version of an oatmeal cream pie and I have a good feeling you will, too!
Just note, they are not as chocolatey as a Little Debbie Fudge Round, but in my opinion, they’re even better!
Ingredients needed
These chocolate cream pies, start with a chewy chocolate oatmeal cookie recipe.
Here’s what you need for the chocolate oatmeal cookies:
- Margarine or butter flavored shortening – Do not substitute butter!
- Brown sugar
- Granulated sugar
- Molasses – The molasses gives color to the cookies along with that signature rich flavor you want in an oatmeal cream pie.
- Vanilla Extract- try my homemade vanilla extract recipe!
- Eggs
- Cinnamon
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Cocoa powder – Unsweetened and preferably Dutch processed
- Quick oats – Do not substitute whole rolled or steel cut oats
Easy Instructions
STEP 1. In large bowl, beat Crisco, brown sugar, granulated sugar, molasses, vanilla and eggs.
Add flour, salt, baking soda, cocoa and cinnamon. Mix in the oats.
STEP 2. Drop by ONE tablespoon onto a parchment lined cookie sheet. Bake 7-8 minutes in a 350 degree oven, until just starting to brown around the edges. They’ll still look a little underdone, but they’ll continue firming up as they cool.
For the Filling
To turn these regular chocolate oatmeal cookies into perfect oatmeal cream pies, you make a fluffy marshmallow filling!
Here’s what you need:
- Hot water – I bring it to boiling then remove it from heat
- Marshmallow fluff
- Butter flavored Crisco
- Salt
- Powdered sugar
- Vanilla Extract
How to make the Whoopie Pie filling:
After cookies have cooled, combine hot water with salt and mix until salt is dissolved. In large bowl, beat marshmallow fluff with Crisco, powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat on high until fluffy.
Add in the salt water and mix until well combined. Spread filling on one cooled cookie and press second cookie on top.
This recipe makes enough for about 14 oatmeal cream pies. Be sure to divide the filling equally between the cookies so everyone gets their fair share!
Tips & Tricks
- Do not over bake the chocolate oatmeal cookies! They’ll look soft and doughy and barely browned at the edges so you might be tempted to leave them in the oven longer. Trust me on this–they cool to a perfect chewy texture.
- How long do oatmeal cream pies keep? Store these in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Can you substitute butter for the margarine or Crisco? No. For the cookies, the margarine (or shortening) helps achieve the chewy texture. Butter will make the cookies thinner and crispier so they won’t have that authentic oatmeal cream pie texture and flavor.
- How much filling to use in cream pies: I put about an inch of the marshmallow fluff filling between the cookies. You can use more or less depending on your preferences, just make sure to make them even!
- Have leftover filling? I had just enough filling to fill my whoopie pies. If you end up using less filling and having leftovers, don’t throw it out! It’s delicious spread on graham crackers and fruit slices, too. Or you can eat it with a spoon. . . I won’t tell.
Lunch Box snacks
For those who grew up eagerly anticipating sitting down in the cafeteria and ripping the plastic off a Little Debbie treat at lunchtime, these Oatmeal Cream Pies are about as good as it gets.
And if you’re new to the world of Oatmeal Cream Pies? Welcome. Your journey has only just begun!
Be sure to check out my favorite FOOTBALL version of these cookies!
With chewy oatmeal chocolate cookies and fluffy Marshmallow filling, these whoopie pies are a family favorite!
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Chocolate Oatmeal Cream Pie
Ingredients
For the Cookie:
- 1 cup Crisco butter flavored shortening
- ¾ cup light brown sugar packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon molasses
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- 3 Tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1½ cup quick cook oats
For the Filling:
- 2 tsp very hot water
- ¼ tsp salt
- 10 oz about 1 1/2 jars Marshmallow Fluff
- ¾ cup butter flavor Crisco
- ⅔ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- In large bowl, beat Crisco, brown sugar, granulated sugar, molasses, vanilla and eggs. Add flour, salt, baking soda, cocoa and cinnamon. Mix in the oats.
- Drop by ONE tablespoon onto a parchment lined cookie sheet. Bake 7-8 minutes in a 350 degree oven, until just starting to brown around the edges. DON’T OVERCOOK!
- After cookies have cooled, combine hot water with salt and mix until salt is dissolved. In large bowl, beat marshmallow fluff with Crisco, powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat on high until fluffy.
- Add in salt water and mix until well combined. Spread filling on one cooled cookie and press second cookie on top.
- Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Notes
- Do not over bake the chocolate oatmeal cookies! They’ll look soft and doughy and barely browned at the edges so you might be tempted to leave them in the oven longer. Trust me on this–they cool to a perfect chewy texture.
- How long do oatmeal cream pies keep? Store these in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Can you substitute butter for the margarine or Crisco? No. For the cookies, the margarine (or shortening) helps achieve the chewy texture. Butter will make the cookies thinner and crispier so they won’t have that authentic oatmeal cream pie texture and flavor.
- How much filling to use in cream pies: I put about an inch of the marshmallow fluff filling between the cookies. You can use more or less depending on your preferences, just make sure to make them even!
- Have leftover filling? I had just enough filling to fill my whoopie pies. If you end up using less filling and having leftovers, don’t throw it out! It’s delicious spread on graham crackers and fruit slices, too. Or you can eat it with a spoon. . . I won’t tell.
My husband said, “Do not lose this recipe!” Haha! So good!
I loved the oatmeal creme pies as a kid, but this version is even better! Of course in my book, you can never go wrong by adding chocolate. 🙂
I love oatmeal cream pies, but making them chocolate makes them even better! Love the football idea!
You wrote ? powdered sugar. About how much is that? 1cup,2cups. Give me a hint. Thank you
Sorry about that Barb! It’s 2/3 cup. ENJOY.
Thanks, think I’ll make these this afternoon.
You’re welcome! ENJOY! Feel free to send me a test batch 🙂
I am planning to make these this weekend but I am curious how long these will last and how to store them? Thanks
I keep them in an airtight container at room temperature. They last about a week. (well, not usually that long in my house…but they COULD last that long).
Is there something dairy-free I could substitute for the Marshmallow Fluff? Perhaps some coconut milk yogurt or such? Other than that, I can make them work with my multiple dietary restrictions…
I love to browse your block – everything looks so delicious! I made these pies today, but because I did not know a substitute for crisco for the cream, I used extra virgin coconut oil.
I never eat anything better !
Thank you for sharing all these beatiful recipes!
These cookies are SO good! I’m sharing your recipe on my blog today. Thanks for the happy tummy. 🙂
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Anonymous,
Good question! I guess it depends on if I’m in a chocolate mood or not! I think my kids really like them more in the original version, but it’s a nice treat to change it up every now and again!