Oatmeal Sandwich Cookies

By debicakes62

Ingredients

• Filling:
• 1-1/2 cups shortening
• 2-2/3 cups packed brown sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 teaspoons Spice Island® Pure 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
• 3/4 cup shortening
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
• 1 to 3 tablespoons milk

Preparation

Step 1

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