Chocolate-Oatmeal Moon Pies
Chocolate-Oatmeal Moon Pies is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Arrange racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 350°F.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
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Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionArrange racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 350°F.
Line 3 baking sheets with parchment paper.
Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
Combine oats, cherries, pecans, and chocolate in a large bowl.
Using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar in another large bowl, occasionally scraping down sides of bowl, until smooth, about 2 minutes.
Add egg and vanilla and beat to blend.
Scrape down sides of bowl.
With machine running at low speed, gradually add flour mixture; beat just to blend.
Stir in oat mixture with a wooden spoon just to blend.
Using a 1-ounce ice cream scoop or scooping out 2 level tablespoonfuls of dough, measure dough into 36 portions.
Divide among baking sheets.
Using your hands, gently press down on each dough ball until 1/2" thick.
Bake cookies for 12 minutes.
Rotate sheets front to back and top to bottom; continue baking until cookies are golden brown and edges have begun to set but centers are still soft (cookies will appear underdone and shiny in centers), 7-8 minutes longer.
Do not overbake.
Let cookies cool on baking sheets.
DO AHEAD: Cookies can be made 2 days ahead.
Store airtight at room temperature.
Spread 1 tablespoon marshmallow creme on bottom of 18 cookies.
Sandwich with remaining cookies.
Place chocolate and honey in a medium bowl.
Bring cream just to a boil in a small saucepan.
Pour over chocolate and honey; let stand for 1 minute; stir until melted and smooth.
Drizzle over cookies or serve alongside sandwich cookies for dipping.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.