oatmeal sandwich cookies

My sister made these - she won first prize at the county fair with this recipe! Her secret is to throw in some chocolate chips as well.

Oatmeal Sandwich Cookies

• 1 1/2 cups shortening
• 1 2/3 cups packed brown sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 t. vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups flour
• 2 t. cinnamon
• 1 1/2 t. baking soda
• 1 t. salt
• 1/2 t. ground nutmeg
• 4 cups old fashioned oats

Filling:

• 3/4 cup shortening
• 3 cups confectioner's sugar
• 7 oz. jar marshmallow creme
• 1-3 T. milk

In a mixing 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 tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

For filling, cream together shortening, confectioner's sugar, and marshmallow creme. Add enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Spread filling on the bottom half of the cookies; top with remaining cookies. Yield: about 2 dozen.