"These copycat Little Debbie Oatmeal Cream Pies are soft and chewy oatmeal cookies sandwiched with a fluffy marshmallow cream filling...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 3/4 cups + 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
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1 cup quick oats (, slightly ground in a food processor*)
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2 tsp cocoa powder
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1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
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1 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp baking soda
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3/4 tsp salt
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3/4 tsp cinnamon
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1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
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1/4 tsp ground ginger
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1/2 cup butter (, softenend)
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1/2 cup shortening ((unflavored))
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1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
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2 1/2 Tbsp molasses
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/8 tsp coconut extract ((for a slightly more noticeable coconut flavor - increase to 1/4 tsp))
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Red and yellow gel food coloring (, optional)
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1/2 cup butter (, nearly at room temperature)
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1/4 cup shortening ((unflavored))
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1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
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7 oz . marshmallow creme