Friday, August 13, 2010

Oatmeal Sandwich Cookies

Here's a recipe for some yummy oatmeal sandwich cookies!


Oatmeal Sandwich Cremes

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-Note: As a substitute for each cup of self-rising flour, place 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a measuring cup. Add all-purpose flour to measure 1 cup.
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cups quick-cooking oats
3/4 cup raisins (optional)

FILLING:

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash salt

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, water and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and cinnamon; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in oats and raisins.


Drop by tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. 


Flatten with a glass.


Bake for 13-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.


In a large bowl, combine filling ingredients; beat until smooth.


Spread filling generously on a cookie...


...and top with another cookie to make a sandwich.


Makes 2-3 dozen cookies, depending on how big you make them.



These are a nice change from the normal chocolate sandwich cookie. Also, the filling is amazing!