Oatmeal Jim Jams

1. 1

   In a large mixing bowl cream the butter.

2. 2

   At medium speed of mixer gradually add the 1 cup of brown sugar beating until light and fluffy.

3. 3

   In another bowl combine oats, flour, soda, and salt; stirring well to combine ingredients.

4. 4

   Alternatley add dry ingredients and buttermilk to creamed mixture.

5. 5

   Beginning and ending with flour.

6. 6

   Using a tablespoon drop dough onto ungreased cookie sheets.

7. 7

   Bake cookies at 350* for 12 to 15 minutes.

8. 8

   Let cookie cool slightly before removing to wire racks to finish cooling.

9. 9

   To make cookie filling combine chopped dates or raisins with 3/4 cups sugar, boiling water and vanilla in a small saucepan.

10. 10

    Cook over low heat;stirring constantly until mixture has thickend.

11. 11

    Take pan from heat and let filing cool.

12. 12

    Spread filling over half of cooled cookies topping with the remaining cookies.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.