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oatmeal m&m whoopie pie cookies with bright pink and blue sprinkles sandwiched with cream cheese filling
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Oatmeal Whoopie Pies (with m&ms!)

M&M oatmeal whoopie pies are the best way to use up any leftover holiday M&M candy! The perfect cookie for kiddos, parties, and potlucks!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings 16
Calories 173kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Cookies

For the Frosting

Instructions

Cookie Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180 C / 350 F and line your baking tray with parchment paper.
  • Take the butter in a large bowl and microwave it for 10 seconds. Add both the sugar to this and beat on medium speed (using an electric beater) till everything is combined well for 2-3 mins.
  • Now add in the egg and vanilla extract and mix till it's incorporated well.
  • Take another bowl and mix the dry ingredients: flour, oats, salt, and baking soda and keep aside. 
  • Now add dry mixture to the butter mixture and mix till the dry ingredients are incorporated well. Add in the M&ms and sprinkles and mix it well. (No need to chill, can be used right away)
  • Scoop the dough with an ice cream scoop, and place them on the baking tray keeping at least two inches distance between each scoop. Bake for 15- 18 mins.
  • Once baked, cool them completely before frosting.

Frosting Instructions

  • Take a large bowl, add in the softened butter and beat on medium speed till it's creamy. Now add in the powdered sugar in batches along with the heavy cream and beat till it's light and creamy.
  • For assembling the cookie you can either use a piping bag to pour frosting as per your liking or simply layer one side of the cookie with the help of a spatula and place another cookie on top.

Notes

Notes –
  • You can add nuts, raisins, and/or chocolate chips to add an extra layer of flavor.
  • Oats add texture to these cookies and make them a bit chunky.
  • These cookies are soft and chewy.
Storage
  • store in a sealed container up to 5 days at room temperature.
  • freeze for up to 3 months in a sealed, air-tight freezer bag. Defrost overnight in fridge to enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 132mg | Potassium: 62mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 61IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg