Oatmeal Sandwich Cookies

Name: Oatmeal Sandwich Cookies
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: about 4-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups shortening; 2-2/3 cups packed brown sugar; 4 large 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 confectioners' sugar; 1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme; 1 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk

These fun treats put a sweet fluffy filling between two chewy oatmeal cookies. They're perfect for snacking and to carry in lunch boxes. At bake sales, they go right away. —Jan Woodall, Indianapolis, Indiana

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups shortening
2-2/3 cups packed brown sugar
4 large 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 confectioners' sugar
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
1 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk the next five ingredients; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in oats.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.
For filling, cream shortening, confectioners' sugar and marshmallow creme. Add enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Spread filling on the bottoms of half of the cookies; cover with remaining cookies.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich cookie: 201 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 90mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

Originally published as Oatmeal Sandwich Cookies in Taste of Home February/March 2001

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sholcombe77

Jun 1, 2018

I didn't have enough fluff, but these still turned out fantastic. Follow the timing.
the pink baker

Aug 30, 2016

Ive made many recipes from.TOH that my SS kids loved...this one no. The kids simply hate oatmeal lol. However, the adults gobbled them up esp Preacher. I would make again for a fellowship.
vballgirl

Feb 23, 2015

My toddler usually only nibbles the edge of any given cookie and then says its yucky. I made these and he ate 5 in one night!
goober213

Dec 15, 2014

These are the BEST. Every time I bake these they are a great success. I never have any left overs.
Kristahammer

Nov 27, 2014

Every time I have made these they have always turned out crunchy on the outside and undercooked in the middle. I have tried adding more flour and it seemed to help a bit. I will look for a better oatmeal cookie recipe to pair with the cream filling.
lisamaria

Sep 23, 2014

Wow! These are sooo good. I did use quick oats instead of old fashioned because I had just bought a huge container of them and wanted to use them. The texture of the cookie was wonderful. The filling is sooo good. It gave me ideas to use it on cupcakes. They were a hit at work!
MaMort

Sep 16, 2014

Made this recipe this week for my hubby who is an oatmeal cookie fan. He absolutely loves them. Shared some with the neighbors and was told they are the best ever !!!!! Excellent recipe and it really looks like it is a lot more work that it is.
Franciska14

Sep 14, 2014

Absolutely amazing! The texture of the cookie is perfect. The filling adds just the right amount of sweetness. They are awesome!!
Fairmont54

Sep 11, 2014

Very bland cookie would not make them again!
nancymcf

Sep 10, 2014

These are as good, no better than the store bought version. These are super delicious!!!!