Oatmeal Cream Pie

Ingredients:

1 cup margarine

3/4 cup dark brown sugar

1/2 cup sugar

1 tablespoon molasses

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 eggs

1 1/2 cups flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

1 1/2 cups quick oats

Cream Filling

2 teaspoons very hot water

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow cream

1/2 cup shortening

1/3 cup powdered sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Method

1 In large bowl, cream margarine, sugars, molasses, vanilla, and eggs.

2 Combine flour, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon.

3 Add to the creamed mixture; mix in the oats.

4 Drop dough by TBSP on ungreased sheets.

5 Bake at 350°F.

6 Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until just starting to brown around the edges.

7 They will look moist; don't overcook.

8 While the cookies bake prepare the filling.

9 In small bowl, dissolve the salt in the hot water.

10 Allow this to cool.

11 Combine marshmallow cream, shortening, powdered sugar, and vanilla in med bowl; mix on hi until fluffy.

12 Add the cooled salt water and mix well.

13 Spread filling on flat side of one cookie, press 2nd cookie on top.

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