These are basically just oatmeal Whoopie Pies. The cookie is a bit more prone to crumbling than the other types of Whoopie Pies, so handle with care. Different fillings can be used successfully, including the Date Filling.

INGREDIENTS | YIELDS 20 COOKIES

• ½ cup unsalted butter
• ¼ cup vegetable shortening
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 tablespoons boiling water
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 cups flour
• 2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• Cream Filling for Whoopie Pies

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line cookies sheets with parchment.

2. Cream butter, shortening, and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs; beat well.

3. Combine baking soda and water; add to creamed mixture, beating in carefully.

4. Combine dry ingredients; stir into creamed mixture.

5. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto parchment-lined cookie sheets. Bake 10–12 minutes. Cool completely before filling.