Oatmeal Cream Pies (Copy Cat recipe)

 

For the Cookies

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup shortening
• 1 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 Tablespoon molasses
• 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 large eggs
• 3 cups all purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3  cup quick oats (place in blender to make quick oats)

For the Filling

• 2 Tablespoon hot water + 1 teaspoon salt (dissolve)
• 1 - 14 ounce jar marshmallow cream
• 1 cup shortening
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Beat butter, shortening, and both sugars until creamy.
3. Add molasses, vanilla, and eggs and beat again.
4. Stir together flour, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon. Slowly add the dry ingredients to butter mixture until combined.
5. Stir in oats and drop by teaspoon on baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly brown. 
6. Let cool for a few minutes on the pan, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Dissolve the salt in the hot water and set aside. 
8. Beat the marshmallow cream, shortening, and vanilla until fluffy. 
9. Slowly beat in the powdered sugar until combined. Add the salt water and mix well.
10. Spread filling over half the cookies and add the other top cookie. Yields 48 cookies.