Lee Ann's Best Debbie Cookies

If you love homemade treats that bring back childhood memories, Lee Ann’s Best Debbie Cookies are a must-try. These oatmeal cookie sandwiches are soft, chewy, and filled with a creamy vanilla filling that perfectly balances the rich cookie flavors.

Made with a blend of brown sugar, cinnamon, and quick oats, these cookies have just the right touch of sweetness and spice. The filling combines fluffy egg whites and powdered sugar for a light, dreamy texture.

This recipe is a favorite from Lee Ann Miller, known for her delicious, approachable Amish Country-inspired dishes. You can watch Lee Ann make these cookies on her Instagram here and find more of her wonderful recipes to try.

Many of the ingredients—like brown sugar, powdered sugar, and vanilla—are available in our Walnut Creek and Berlin stores. Some pantry essentials can be added to your cart online for easy shopping.

Whether you stop by to pick up your supplies or shop from home, we invite you to make these comforting cookie sandwiches and enjoy a sweet taste of Amish Country hospitality!

Lee Ann's Best Debbie Cookies

Lee Ann Miller
Category

Dessert

Soft oatmeal cookie sandwiches with a fluffy vanilla filling—perfect for sharing or savoring solo. Photo shown is a stock image.

Ingredients

    Cookie

    • 1 c. Butter Crisco (or Margarine) All butter will make flatter cookies
    • 3 c. Brown Sugar, loose packed
    • 4 Eggs
    • 1 tsp. Salt
    • 1-1/2 tsp. Baking Soda
    • 2 tsp. Cinnamon
    • ¼ tsp. Nutmeg (optional)
    • 2 tsp. Vanilla
    • 2-1/2 c. Flour
    • 3 c. Oatmeal (Quick Oats)

    Filling*

    • 3 egg whites beaten stiff
    • 3 tsp. Vanilla
    • 6 Tbsp. Milk
    • 1-1/2 c. White Shortening
    • 4 to 4-1/2 c. Powdered Sugar, Sifted

    Directions

      Cookies

      1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
      2. Combine dry ingredients (except oatmeal) in a separate bowl and set aside.
      3. Cream together shortening and brown sugar. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each egg is added.
      4. Gradually add dry ingredients. Add oatmeal last. Mix well
      5. Drop on cookie sheets. Allow for space to spread, if you want circular cookies.

      Filling

      1. Cream together shortening, powdered sugar, vanilla and milk and set aside.
      2. Beat egg whites until stiff. Add beaten egg whites to shortening mixture and cream well.
      3. Spread filling in between two cooled cookies. Enjoy!
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