White Whoopie Pies

I used to make whoopie pies all the time when we were growing up, but we somehow lost the recipe. I made some oatmeal sandwiches this weekend that reminded me of them. --Elena

1 1/2 c shortening

2 2/3 c packed brown sugar

4 eggs

2 tsp vanilla extract

2 1/4 c flour

2 tsp cinnamon

1 1/2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp nutmeg

4 c old fashioned oats

Filling

3/4 c shortening

3 c powdered sugar

1 jar 7oz marshmallow creme

1 -3 TBS milk

1. In a mixing bowl cream shortening and brown sugar. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture. Stir in oats.

2. Drop by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart onto lightly greased baking sheets (make sure you really keep them small because they will spread out. Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

3. For filling in a mixing bowl cream the first three ingredients. Add enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Spread filling on the bottom half of cookies; top with remaining cookies.