I Tried Making Homemade Oatmeal Creme Pies | Claire Recreates

Summary by Krater

Claire Saffitz attempts to recreate Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pies, testing multiple batches of cookie dough and marshmallow fluff to match the texture, flavor, and appearance of the original snack cake.

From the video

Answers: How do you make homemade Oatmeal Creme Pies?

• Oatmeal Creme Pies recipe
• Homemade snack cakes
• Cookie texture and spread
• Marshmallow fluff recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup golden raisins
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp molasses
• 8 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp gelatin
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup corn syrup
• 1 large egg white
• 1/4 tsp cream of tartar

What it concludes

• Baking the oatmeal and raisins with milk creates a soft, paste-like base that prevents the cookies from becoming dry or hard.
• Using molasses in the cookie dough provides the essential flavor of the original snack cake while preventing recrystallization.
• Baking the cookies without a Silpat allows them to spread properly and develop surface cracks similar to the original product.
• Adding a small amount of cinnamon and cloves to the oat mixture enhances the overall flavor profile of the homemade cookies.
• Using corn syrup in the marshmallow fluff prevents crystallization and helps achieve the right texture.
• The homemade Oatmeal Creme Pies successfully replicate the taste, texture, and appearance of the original snack cakes.