Oatmeal Creme Pies

These delightful treats take a little time to bake and assemble, but you’ll taste the love and delicious goodness in every bite. They are an incredible homemade version of store-bought oatmeal creme pies.

For the Cookies

• 1 cup butter or vegetable shortening
• 3 cups brown sugar, packed
• 4 eggs
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 cups flour
• 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

Filling

• 2 egg whites
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 4 Tablespoons milk
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 cup vegetable shortening

For the Cookies

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

   Cream together shortening or butter, brown sugar, and eggs. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. A stand mixer works best, because the dough gets thick. Use a cookie scoop, or ice cream school if you want larger sandwiches, and place on cookie sheet. Flatten slightly with fingers.

   Bake for about 10 minutes.

   When cool, turn a cookie over and spread filling on the side that was on the pan when baking. Place a second cookie on top.

For the Filling

1. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Add vanilla, milk, and 2 cups powdered sugar. Beat thoroughly and add the remaining 2 cups powdered sugar and the shortening. Beat until smooth and fluffy.