Breakfast
Oatmeal Sandwich Cremes
Soft oatmeal cookies sandwich a sweet, creamy filling—an old-fashioned treat that’s perfect for lunchboxes, dessert platters, or a nostalgic snack.
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup shortening 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour* 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 cups quick-cooking oats 3/4 cup raisins
- filling:
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 3 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract dash salt
Directions:
- In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugars. Beat in egg, water and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and cinnamon; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in oats and raisins. Drop by tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a glass. Bake at 325 degrees F for 13-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
- Combine filling ingredients in a mixing bowl; beat until smooth. Spread on the bottom of half of the cookies; top with remaining cookies.