Oatmeal Sandwich Cookies
with Peanut Butter Cream Filling
Are you in the mood for a sandwich cookie but a homemade one! Not sure what I was looking for. Spicy Country Kitchen was one among several blogs I came across. I really wasn’t into an oatmeal cookie, exactly, since I have so many delicious oatmeal cookie recipes. But I was taken in. The marshmallow creme filling was not appealing to me … at least not this day. Maple and peanut butter are two sandwich cookie flavors I love. The marshmallow creme has been switched out for peanut butter filling; and the ingredients for the oatmeal cookies have been reduced to make my recipe a quickie. Enjoy! And if you’d like to try Spicy Country Kitchen’s, here.
Why no bacon? No particular reason. Yep, you do see a little bacon garnish. This is a rich without butter or milk recipe. Oops, there’s sour cream and cheese. Just a different take on a classic soup. For another recipe equally as delicious, try 
One thing our family has in common we’re not collectors. Not that we aren’t sentimental. Each item we place about our homes is treasured and often has a meaningful history. Okay, there is one exception for me! Cookbooks! I treasure each … And mention to family, you know those words that make children go “mom,” when I’m gone please find a special place for these. The latest addition to my collection is My Portugal by George Mendes. It’s a beautiful book actually worthy of a coffee table. Yep, this recipe, at least the ingredients, was inspired by My Portugal. I never follow the directions of recipes. My mother would have said I never follow any directions!
Who’s Clara? She’s a home cook I came across on Youtube. When I saw her recipe for Cucidati I knew it was one I wanted to try. Problem was a recipe that yielded 100’s of cookies was just too much for my family … even if Cucidati keep for a month in an airtight container. Clara is right … her fig cookies are the best. And Clara, the suggested whiskey is a perfect touch.
Love love pecan season. First up is a big batch of Spiced Candied Pecans. Great snacking but more often added to richen recipes. They’re the main ingredient in these deliciously rich scones. Make a great coffee or tea accompaniment. We like them with soup too.