Oatmeal Whoopie Pies
* Exported from MasterCook *
Oatmeal Whoopie Pies
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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter (1-1/2 sticks) -- softened
2 eggs
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 tablespoons boiling water
Filling:
Reconstituted powdered egg white to equal -- see note*
1 egg white
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 tablespoons milk
2 cups confectioners sugar -- divided
1/2 cup vegetable shortening (Crisco)
2 tablespoons flour
Cream together brown sugar, butter and eggs. Combine flour, salt and baking powder; add to creamed mixture. Add cinnamon and oats; mix well. Add soda to boiling water and add to batter. Mix thoroughly. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets. Bake at 325 F. for 10-15 minutes. Cool completely.
Spread filling on half of the cookies, then top with the remaining cookies to make "sandwiches". Wrap each in plastic wrap.
For Filling: Combine egg white, vanilla, milk and 1 cup confectioners sugar; cream well. Add remaining ingredients and beat until fluffy.
Note: Dried egg whites, which are pasteurized, are sold in cake decorating supply stores and in some supermarkets.
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