Oatmeal Sandwich Cookies From Taste Of Home - cooking recipe

Ingredients

FOR THE COOKIES
1 1/2 cups shortening
2 2/3 cups brown sugar, packed
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
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
FOR THE FILLING
3/4 cup shortening
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme
1 tablespoon milk (actually 1-3 tablespoons to achieve proper consistency)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F.
In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture. Stir in oats.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
For filling: in a mixing bowl, cream the first three ingredients. Add enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Spread filling on the bottom half of the cookies; top with remaining cookies.