I halved the recipe and had enough dough to make about 2 dozen sandwich cookies. I have to be honest that the filling gave me pause because the thought of having vegetable shortening in the filling did not sound good to me at all. I had bought a small can of shortening a few months ago because I kept seeing it in some of the vintage baking recipes I was looking at and thought I would try it at some point, but I didn't think I would ever use it for an icing or filling. But, you know what? The filling tastes just like the filling in the Oreo cookie.
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These look great! At first I really thought your cookies were salt and pepper, then I continued reading your post. Ha! Great job!
ReplyDeleteYour cookies are perfect!! They held their shape so nicely! I agree with you.. the thought of shortening as part of filling is a bit disgusting to think about; but it is good!
ReplyDeleteLooks great! I love the green goblet in your picture!
ReplyDeleteYeah, the shortening is a little gross, but I used some organic shortening from Whole Foods and convinced myself that it was healthier for me! It's totally necessary to get that authentic Oreo filling, though. Yummy!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Elaine! How funny, I thought the filling was suprisingly good - not sure how all that Crisco was going to make it. And I froze the other half for later - this one half made way too many! Happy Sunday!
ReplyDeleteThey look fantastic.
ReplyDeleteI loved the salt in them , but did skip the sprinkling atop.
Loved the filling that contrasted well with the dark crispy cookies.
Its going to be an embarrassment of riches around here for those of us who love salty cookies! These look great! I would try it if I can get over my criscophobia.
ReplyDeleteYour cookies look perfect! I liked how the salt looked on top, but had to brush it off, too. Delicious flavor combination, though.
ReplyDeleteIt's funny, I thought my cookies needed more salt on top! Regardless, your cookies are so pretty, and they do look delicious!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty cookies. Next time I will make mine smaller and keep them colder as mine did not keep their cut-out shape as well as yours.
ReplyDeleteElaine, yours look perfect! I loved these cookies so much. Wow. Very surprised by them. I was a bit nervous with all the shortening as well, but think it turned out great--just like the oreo cookie filling! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteGreat looking cookies ... glad you enjoyed them!
ReplyDeleteElaine, your cookies turned out beautifully and I'm with you on the salt, I too got a little carried away and did the brush off trick !
ReplyDeleteElaine, they sound so good! I've been so busy I didn't have a chance to make these, but now that I hear how good they are, they're definitely on my list!
ReplyDeleteThese really sound wonderful. I'd love to have one with my morning coffee. They are rather unique and I imagine delicious. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary
ReplyDeleteThey look beautiful. I'm enjoying seeing some BAKED posts from Doristas. I'm living vicariously through your experience!
ReplyDeleteThey look like a wonderful treat Elaine!
ReplyDeleteElaine, Your cookies look beautiful! I'm glad you enjoyed them! I love sweet and salty!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty with the scalloped edges! I'm leery of shortening, too, but if it tastes like Oreo filling, my family wouldn't bat an eyelash~
ReplyDeleteThese look really great!
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