Oatmeal Sandwich Cookies

My Dad and brothers' favorites.

• Ready In: 1 hr 12 mins
• Yields: 54 cookies

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups shortening
• 2 2⁄3 cups  packed brown sugar
• 4  eggs
• 2  teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 1⁄4 cups all-purpose 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
• 3  cups powdered sugar
• 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 inches apart onto lightly greased baking sheets.
7. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Remove to wire racks to cool.
9. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening, sugar and marshmallow creme.
10. Add enough milk and mix until spreading consistency is achieved.
11. Spread filling on the bottom half of the cookies; top with remaining cookies.