Categories: Cookies, Dessert

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.

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