Recipe

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• 1 1/2 cups shortening
• 2 2/3 cups packed brown sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 4 cups old fashioned oats
• 3/4 cup shortening
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 (7 oz) jar marshmallow creme
• 1 -3 tbsp milk

• 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.