Coach’s Oats Oatmeal Creme Pies
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Remember when your mother gave you summertime? She’d say, somewhat sternly, “It’s summertime, go play outside
With the neighbor kids
In the pouring rain
and sleet,
and hail. So you did.
And it felt like little beads of magic had wrapped themselves around your day. And it felt so good to be a child.
Remember when your neighbor concocted some crazy-arse technique for encouraging drivers to drive slowly down your street?
(I’d try to explain this bizarre safety idea which sat in the middle of the street all weekend–complete with cardboard child in the middle of the street and camera rolling behind it–but I really have no clue. No clue at all.)
Remember when your mother told you to get your mind out of the gutter, but she never told you that you’d have to get your kids out of the gutter?
Remember when summer was the one time your mother would let you run rampant through the neighborhood in your swimsuit
Or winter parka
…and blue sweater mittens?
Remember when your mother proffered homemade treats a plenty. How her hair curled tenderly around the corner of her eye. How she’d wipe her brow and smile at you from the front porch and you knew you were the greatest kid in the world. You just knew it.
Remember when you became the mother and you gave summertime to your kids? And, while they aren’t yet quite so nostaligic or orderly or dry as you remember them, they are nonetheless magical. Absolutely, blissfully magical.
Yeah. I remember.
Coach’s Crème Pies
These soft little cookies bake up flat and tasty, thick with the flavor of brown sugar and steel-cut oats. If you haven’t yet tried Coach’s Oats (available at Costco), you simply must hunt them down for this recipe. They lend a deep, nutty flavor and rich, soft texture to these cookies. Smear with a giant dollop of white buttercream, and enjoy.
3 t. olive oil
3 t. melted butter
3 eggs
1 c. dark brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
Pinch of salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 ½ c. Coach’s Oats
1 c. whole wheat flour
In a large bowl, combine olive oil, butter, eggs, and brown sugar. Beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add remaining ingredients, mixing well to create a thin dough. Plop teaspoonfuls of the batter onto a cookie sheet. Bake in an oven preheated to 350 degrees for 6-8 minutes, or until the cookies have flattened and cooked through (but are not browned on the outside! We don’t want these cookies too crispy!) Remove from oven and immediately transfer cookies to a wire cooling rack with a thin, metal spatula. Allow to cool. Frost the centers with White Vanilla Buttercream
White Vanilla Buttercream
4 T. shortening
1/4 c. butter, softened
1 lb. powdered sugar
2-3 T. milk
½ tsp. clear vanilla extract
Whip all together in a medium bowl until light and fluffy. Smear into the center of oatmeal creme pies. Enjoy!
Wanna See The Show I Pitched to Oprah?
It’s called THE APPLE PIE INITIATIVE and I need your votes to make it bring make it a reality. CLICK HERE to see what it’s all about, vote, and help bring homebaked goodness to our airwaves. You can vote as many times as you like between now and July 2nd, and I’d be ever so delighted to have your support!
Wanna Win A Coach’s Oatmeal Cookie Kit?
Leave a comment and be entered to win two of my favorite Coach’s Oats products. A big bag of oats and their famous Cranberry Cookies will be on their way to your house for all sorts of summertime fun and yum. Happy First Day of Summer!
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kara lynn on June 21, 2010 at 1:24 am
coaches oats are amazing!!
and i love this homemade recipe compared to the unhealthy store bought kind. thanks!
aandara on June 21, 2010 at 6:02 am
I love this recipe, thanks for posting it
Amalia
cookies and cups on June 21, 2010 at 6:28 am
I just made some similar, but didn't even get a chance to take any pictures because my family…mostly husband….ate them all before I had the chance! Guess I'll have to make them again :)
Taylor on June 21, 2010 at 6:44 am
Oatmeal Creme Pies used to be my favorite snack after school…these look identical to the Little Debbie kind. I'm sure they are much much tastier though :)
Eliana on June 21, 2010 at 7:47 am
What a great show idea. I've logged in my votes and hope you win. And these cute lil pies look excellent.
Suzy Q on June 21, 2010 at 8:21 am
I'd love the chance to win the oatmeal, since there is no Costco anywhere in my neck of the woods! I might even break down and make those pies with regular oats since they look so delicious!
Alaine on June 21, 2010 at 8:42 am
Can't wait to try these cookies! I really hope I win too!
Dee on June 21, 2010 at 8:43 am
I grew up in California where it was basically summer year 'round. My mom would say "Children don't play IN the house!" as if it was the crazyest thing she had ever heard. Can't wait to dry the yummy cookies. (what about cream cheese frosting? yummmmy!)
Nicole on June 21, 2010 at 9:42 am
These sound outstanding, but I'm not sure what Coach's Oats are…
kathytypestoo on June 21, 2010 at 10:08 am
such a fun post! we have had such abysmal weather this spring that i'm really praying for a turn around here. it would be so nice to see the sun :) thanks for the chance to win!
enatp on June 21, 2010 at 10:22 am
YUM! Haven't had these before but I'm a huge fan of oatmeal cookies. This recipe is now on my list to try!
Jessica on June 21, 2010 at 11:29 am
Looks delicious and so cute with the ribbon around them.
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chocolatecoveredgummiebears on June 21, 2010 at 12:09 pm
These look absolutely divine! My mouth is watering… I would love to win!
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Jen T on June 21, 2010 at 12:22 pm
Oh, my I guess I will wait until after I make and eat all these to start my diet! Did you really have sleet in the summer??
Skye on June 21, 2010 at 12:52 pm
I've never tried Coach's Oats, but I LOVED oatmeal creme pies as a kid and I'd love to make some of my own with healthier ingredients! :) Send them my way please? ;)
mel on June 21, 2010 at 1:36 pm
I just ran out of my Coach's Oats, they are so good! I get mine at Costco.
RuthAnn on June 21, 2010 at 2:11 pm
Love steel cut oats, never baked with them before….looking forward to trying out this recipe. Reminds me of the 'boxed' treats I used to put in my children's lunch bags. Now that I know of the nasty stuff inside those, we haven't bought them for a very long time. My daughter says how much she misses them…now I can make homemade Oatmeal Pies and surely they will out do the bought version.
Thank you Brooke, for all posts and sharing your life with us.
Diana on June 21, 2010 at 2:16 pm
These sound so yummy. Thanks for another great recipe!
A SPICY PERSPECTIVE on June 21, 2010 at 3:14 pm
These look marvelous! Brilliant photos!
Julie on June 21, 2010 at 3:57 pm
Yummy! I can't wait to make these!! :)
cassie on June 21, 2010 at 4:51 pm
The "first" day of summer is always a little sad to me. It means that every day after that is getting shorter and closer to winter. I know I should just enjoy, but that thought is always in the back of my mind.
Anyway– my kids love oatmeal and I've never tried coach's oats. I'd love to win a reason to try it.
Anonymous on June 21, 2010 at 6:53 pm
I would love to win this– I cannot find Coach's Oats anywhere around here and have been dying to try them out!!
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KPackard on June 21, 2010 at 7:33 pm
I miss Costco! The one downer about our move. I'll have to look for the oats elsewhere. Anyway, these look lovely! Oatmeal cream pies always remind me of my dad ;)
The pictures made me laugh–swimsuits and snow coats, I couldn't tell whether I felt hot or cold looking at them! Fun, fun and thanks for the recipe!
cmo4 on June 21, 2010 at 9:02 pm
I'm going to have to make these this week for my husband. These are his favorite treat!! Thanks!
bluecottonmemory on June 21, 2010 at 9:14 pm
I don't know whether I like to Coach's Oatmeal Cookie recipe or your Poetic Post better? I love your Summertime!
Wander on June 21, 2010 at 10:06 pm
I WANT THOSE COACH'S OATS!!
What a yummy summer!
Tickled Red on June 22, 2010 at 6:12 am
Simply enchanting… :) oh and yummy too!
Tiffany on June 22, 2010 at 10:12 am
I'm hoping to win those cookies. My family, friends and neighbors would inhale them. I will of course enjoy them. ;-)
Emily on June 22, 2010 at 2:19 pm
I love anything with oats…these look great!
Anonymous on June 22, 2010 at 5:09 pm
I love steel cut oats, and the fact that these have the same flavor/texture and cook up in only 5 minutes is great!
Tricia
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Club Jolley on June 23, 2010 at 1:31 pm
I hope I win! Your recipes and writing always amaze me.
Haley
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Jen on June 23, 2010 at 7:45 pm
I'm making these for my husband … he loves him some Little Debbie but I think I can beat her with this! Thanks!
betchacanteatjustone on June 24, 2010 at 8:42 am
I don't believe that I've ever had an oatmeal cream pie but I think that TODAY is a great time to start!
A Busy Nest on June 25, 2010 at 7:05 pm
I can't wait to try these out on my kids and nieces and nephews!
bernicewood on June 26, 2010 at 8:00 pm
I have the best memories of playing outside in the rain! I made sure my children got their chance as well, and they love it! Came to visit from mangiabella!
Cow Belles: Southern Sophistication on June 27, 2010 at 7:54 pm
Those oc pies look great. I used to love the store bought kind. Cannot wait to try this. Thanks for all the great pictures and everyday foods that most people don't cook anymore. You are truely an ispiration!
Wahzat Gayle on June 28, 2010 at 12:57 pm
oh those images are amazing. Your kids and the neighbour hood kids look like they are having a blast… wonderful
Wahzat Gayle on June 28, 2010 at 1:06 pm
voted! wish you were cooking though!
MrsBrown9907 on June 28, 2010 at 1:22 pm
Good luck with the show. Great cookie recipe! Must try it soon.
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courtneyb on July 4, 2010 at 8:02 pm
I'm making these today but i don't have coach's, so it would be nice to try it next time if I win!