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Caramel Apple Brown Butter Oatmeal Cream Pies Recipe

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These Caramel Apple Brown Butter Oatmeal Cream Pies offer a cozy and decadent fall dessert experience. Soft and chewy brown butter oatmeal cookies envelop a luscious layer of tart apple pie filling, gooey salted caramel, and smooth cream filling, combining the flavors of apple pie, caramel, and oatmeal cream pies into one irresistible treat.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 12-16 oatmeal cream pies

Ingredients

Brown Butter Oatmeal Cookies:

  • 1/2 cup (113g) salted butter
  • 3/4 cup (180g) brown sugar, preferably dark
  • 1/4 cup (80g) honey
  • 1 egg, at room temperature
  • 1 tsp (4g) vanilla bean paste or extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (110g) old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 tsp (6g) baking soda
  • 1 tsp (2g) cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) salt

Homemade Apple Pie Filling:

  • 2 tbsp (28g) salted butter
  • 2 apples of choice, diced (Granny Smith recommended)
  • 1/4 cup (60g) light brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp (40g) maple syrup
  • 1 tsp (2g) cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp (1g) apple pie spice
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 tsp (6g) cornstarch + 1 tbsp (15ml) water, for slurry
  • 1 tsp (4g) vanilla bean paste or extract

Cream Filling:

  • 6 tbsp (90g) salted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 1/4 cups (150g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp (4g) vanilla bean paste or extract
  • 1/2 tbsp (8ml) milk of choice

Easy Salted Caramel:

  • 1/4 cup (85g) maple syrup
  • 3 tbsp (55g) smooth, creamy almond butter
  • 2 tbsp (25g) avocado oil or melted coconut oil
  • Large pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Brown the Butter: Melt 1/2 cup (113g) of salted butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir continuously as it foams and the milk solids brown to a deep golden amber color, about 5-8 minutes. Remove from heat and pour into a large bowl to cool for 15-20 minutes.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour, 1 cup (110g) rolled oats, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp salt. Set aside.
  4. Combine Wet Ingredients: Once the brown butter has cooled slightly, whisk in 3/4 cup (180g) dark brown sugar until well combined. Add 1/4 cup (80g) honey, 1 room temperature egg, and 1 tsp vanilla bean paste; whisk until smooth.
  5. Form Cookie Dough: Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a wooden spoon or spatula just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Scoop Dough: Use a medium cookie scoop (2 tbsp or 1 oz) to drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake Cookies: Bake at 350°F for 9-12 minutes, until edges are slightly golden. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use dark brown sugar for a richer caramel flavor in the cookies.
  • Allow the brown butter to cool enough before mixing to avoid melting the sugar and altering texture.
  • Roll the dough balls equally sized to ensure even baking.
  • For best flavor, use tart apples such as Granny Smith for the pie filling.
  • The recipe includes additional components (apple pie filling, cream filling, and salted caramel) not fully detailed here; plan extra time for assembling the oatmeal cream pies.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://cozykitchenbymaya.com/caramel-apple-brown-butter-oatmeal-cream-pies-recipe/