VEGAN OATMEAL CREAM PIE COOKIES

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Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup vegan butter, softened
• 1/4 c of apple sauce
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 flax egg*
• 1 tbsp molasses
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 cups quick oats
• 1 + 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

VEGAN VANILLA CREAM FILLING:

• 3/4 cup vegan butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• 1–2 tbsp Silk Heavy Whipping cream (or plant based milk)
• 1 + 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  
• Pinch of salt


Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the flax egg by combining ground 1 TBS flaxseed and 3 TBS of water in a small bowl. Mix together and set aside for 5 minutes to thicken.
3. Add the butter, apple sauce, brown sugar, sugar, and granulated sugar to a large bowl. Mix until light and fluffy ( about 3-5 minutes)
4. Add the flax egg, molasses, and vanilla extract. Mix for an addition 2 minutes
5. In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, oatmeal, baking soda, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
6. Add the dry ingredients into the wet, slowly. Do not over mix.
7. Scoop and roll the oatmeal cookie dough into round balls. Transfer to the baking sheet. Bake for 12 minutes, The edges should be golden brown. For soft and chewy cookies, remove them when they seem slightly undercooked.

VANILLA CREAM FROSTING:

1. Prepare the vanilla cream filling while the cookies cook or as you wait for them to cool.
2. Add the vegan butter to a large bowl. Using a mixer, beat the butter until whipped and fluffy.
3. Add the sifted powdered sugar and beat until it is evenly dissolved into the butter.
4. Add silk whipping cream, vanilla extract, and salt and mix together once more - adding more or less liquid for the desired consistency.
5. Once the cookies have cooled completely. Spread the frosting across half of the cookies. Top with another cookie to create sandwiches.
6. Store these in the fridge ( if there are any left!)

Tips/Tricks: We love making these at night and frosting them in the morning! This dreamy breakfast cookie pairs perfectly with our favorite Honey Vanilla Coffee. We always have a box of little Debbie cream pies in our pantry as our favorite hiking treat!

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As always, stay well.

Love,

Diane & Stevie