Oatmeal Sandwich Cookies

Submitted by Chef #255072

"From Taste of Home."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 54

ingredients

• Cookies

• 1 1⁄2 cups shortening
• 2 2⁄3 cups packed brown sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 1⁄4 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 4 cups old fashioned oats

• Filling

• 3⁄4 cup shortening
• 1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme
• 1 -3 tablespoon milk

directions

1. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar.
2. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.
3. Beat in vanilla.
4. Combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture.
5. Stir in oats.
6. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in apart onto lightly greased baking sheets.
7. Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
8. For filling, in a mixing bowl, cream shortening, sugar, and marshmallow creme. Add enough milk to achieve a spreading consistency. Spread filling on bottom half of the cookies; top with remaining cookies.